Black Chokeberry - Aronia melanocarpa

Phonetic: ar-OH-nee-ah mel-an-oh-KAR-pah Shrubs larger than 1 gallon can not be shipped. Most shrubs will not be ready before the first week of June when they are fully leafed out. 1 Gallon Pot - 15-18" Shrub Black Chokeberry is a rounded leggy shrub that is easy to grow. The flowered clusters that bloom in spring turn to black autumn berries with red fall foliage color. The flowers are rich in nectar and are a great source of sustenance to butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. Songbirds and mammals eat the fruit in the winter. This shrub spreads by root suckers and the suckers should be removed if colonial spread is not desired. Hardiness Zone: 3-8 Native Northeast Region: BONAP Map BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key Sun Exposure:  Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Medium Flower Color: White Bloom Time: May Mature Plant Size: 3-6' Height, 3-6' Width Plant Spacing:  4' Host Plant:   Attracts:  Butterflies, Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds Advantages: Tolerates wet soil, drought, ins