Black Chokeberry
(Aronia melanocarpa)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Shrub
Height: 3 - 6 ft
Spread: 3 - 6 ft
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - Jun)
Fruit Type: Pome (Berry)
Fruit Color: Black, Purple
Autumn Color: Red / Purple
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Low / Medium
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Photinia melanocarpa
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Black Chokeberry is a larval host for 29 species of caterpillars. Flowers are a pollen and nectar source for bees along with other pollinators. Berries are eaten by birds and some mammals in the fall and winter when fewer food sources are available.