Aronia melanocarpa var. elata #3

Description

Aronia melanocarpa var. elata, otherwise known as “Glossy Black Chokeberry”, is easy to grow, compact shrub. Glossy green leaves provide a nice contrast against white blooms in late spring. Round purple-black fruit develops in late summer and persists through winter.

• Blooms: late spring to early summer
• Light:full sun to part shade
• Soil: well drained, regular garden soil
• Spacing: 4 – 6′
• Height at maturity:6 – 10′
• Fertilization: balanced fertilizer in spring
• Pruning: prune when dormant, in late autumn or late winter
• Growth rate: 12″ or less a year
• Zones:4 – 7

Images are used for general referenceonly. The size, shape, bloom and fruit state of each plant will vary.

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