Price range: $24.99 through $64.99
Edible Native Plants, Pollinator Plants
3 to 6'
1 Gallon, 2 Gallon, 3 Gallon
May
White
Medium
Average, well drained; Wide range of soil tolerance including boggy soils.
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Part shade, Part Sun, Full sun
AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV
Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is an upright, deciduous shrub, bearing fragrant white flowers. It can be found thriving in low woods, swamps, and moist thickets. Its clustered berries are high in antioxidants, and in recent times have been touted as a “superfood“. Berries can have a bitter taste however, hence the unusual name. Used medicinally, it is said to improve urinary tract health, strengthen blood cells, and improve circulation. Some even say it has anti-cancerous properties due to its high antioxidant count. Black chokeberry also displays a beautiful purple-red colored foliage in the fall.
This species has high wildlife value – its a larval host for many species of moths and butterflies, and its potent flowers are favored by many types of pollinators. Many species of birds and mammals love browsing its berries. Its sure to attract a wide range of wildlife once established and thriving.
Direct Native Plants ships from our nurseries in Middle River, Maryland, and Woodstock, Illinois. Orders are shipped via FedEx Ground from these locations and typically arrive at most destinations within two (2) business days from the day they ship.
To get your plants to you as quickly and efficiently as possible, we ship orders based on current inventory availability and your proximity to our nurseries. This helps ensure faster delivery and the best experience for your order. In some cases, items in the same order may ship from different locations.
