Plant Details

Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Aronia melanocarpa
Also known as: Black Chokeberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 2.50 m
Width: 3.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-8
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Pectin
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Pectin

Description

Fruits: cooked. The fruits have a delicious but sharp taste. The berries should be fully ripe before consumption and are best after frost. They make excellent jelly. They can also be dried and utilized in pemmican making. Rich in pectin, they are great for jam production. These fruits have a diameter of approximately 9mm.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08
End of Harvest: 30/09