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Rosaceae
Black Chokeberry Flower
Aronia melanocarpa
Nourishment from adversity.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Aronia
- Native to
- Eastern North America
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- deciduous shrub
- Height
- 3-6 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Acidic, moist, well-drained soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Black chokeberry has one of the highest antioxidant concentrations of any fruit, exceeding even blueberries.
- The name 'chokeberry' refers to the astringent taste of the raw berries, which pucker the mouth.
- The shrub tolerates wet soil, drought, salt spray, and pollution, making it extremely adaptable.
- Chokeberry juice is used as a natural food colorant and is gaining popularity as a superfood.
- The plant provides excellent fall color, with leaves turning brilliant shades of red and purple.
Color meanings
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resilience
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sustenance