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    Aronia melanocarpa var. elata

    Also Known As

    • Photinia melanocarpa var. elata
    • Black Chokeberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Aronia melanocarpa var. elata plant details

    Aronia melanocarpa var. elata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green and red foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aronia melanocarpa var. elata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and red
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aronia melanocarpa var. elata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    It is possible for this plant to grow to 10' with larger leaves, larger soft pink flowers, and larger purplish black fruits than the species

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Aronia melanocarpa var. elata plant

    How to Grow Aronia melanocarpa var. elata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Aronia arbutifolia

    aka Aronia arbutifolia var. glabra, Photinia pyrifolia, Pyrus arbutifolia, Pyrus arbutifolia var. glabra

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aronia arbutifolia fruit by Abrahami
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    Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance'

    aka Autumn Brilliance Black Chockberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero'

    aka Aronia melanocarpa 'Nero', Nero Black Chockberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-7'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero' foliage, fruit by Forestfarm
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    Aronia melanocarpa

    aka Black Chokeberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Aronia melanocarpa flower by Kristine Paulus
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    Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton'

    aka Aronia Iroquois Beauty™, Morton Black Chokeberry - Iroquois Beauty™

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton' flower by Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction Program
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