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Aronia melanocarpa [Dwarf]

Also Known As

  • Dwarf black chokeberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Aronia melanocarpa [Dwarf] plant details

Aronia melanocarpa [Dwarf] is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black 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 [Dwarf]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aronia melanocarpa [Dwarf]

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This dwarf black chokeberry is only 3' tall. It has an open, upright, spreading, somewhat rounded but leggy habit. It produces massive racemes of white flowers on the spring and black berries in the fall.

Gardening facts about Aronia melanocarpa [Dwarf] plant

How to Grow Aronia melanocarpa [Dwarf]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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