Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) - Shrub Seedling

Commonly called black chokeberry.  A small, compact, spreading shrub with an upright growth habit.  Noted for its abundance of 5-6 flowered clusters of white flowers in spring.  Glossy dark green leaves turn purple/red in the fall.  The edible, blackish-purple fruit is tart and bitter and persists throughout fall and well into winter.  May be used to make jams and jellies.  Only one plant is required for abundant fruiting.  An excellent wildlife shrub. Tolerant of a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. Great for mass planting and general garden use.

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