Black chokeberry.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 6 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 8

Floración

Mid to late spring

Cuidados

Plant your shrub in well draining soil and keep it consistently moist while it gets established. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate poor drainage or nutrient issues. Prune back older stems to encourage fresh growth and better fruit production.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged during the growing season.

Abonado

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring before new growth starts.

Poda

Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the shrub.

Trasplante

If growing in a container, move to a slightly larger pot every few years to refresh the soil.

Suelo

Moist, acidic, well drained soil

pH del suelo

5.0 to 6.5

Temperatura

-40 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 20 to 30 years

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not toxic to humans, though raw berries may cause mild digestive upset in large quantities.

Niños

The berries are safe for children to handle, but they may stain clothing.

Alérgenos por contacto

There are no significant reports of contact dermatitis from this shrub.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

The berries are very astringent when raw and are best enjoyed after cooking or processing into jams and juices.

Cómo identificarla

• Glossy dark green leaves
• Clusters of white five petaled flowers
• Small round black berries
• Brilliant red autumn foliage color

Altura

1 a 1,8m

Anchura

1 a 1,8m

Hojas

dark green, red, deciduous

Flores

white, 1 a 1,5cm

Frutos

black, dark purple, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Leaf spot — Fungal spots appear on foliage during humid weather.
• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

No special protection is needed as it is fully hardy. Simply mulch the base in late autumn to retain soil moisture.

En maceta

It grows well in large containers of at least 40 liters, provided the soil stays consistently moist.

Plant these in groups to create a dense hedge that supports local bird populations.

Buenas compañeras

• Arándano azul de arbusto alto — They share similar soil acidity and moisture requirements.
• Amelanchier arborea — Both provide excellent food for birds throughout the season.

Especies parecidas

• Aronia arbutifolia — It has similar growth habits but produces bright red berries.

Ciencia

Familia

Rosaceae

Género

Aronia

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern North America

Conservación

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It naturally thrives in moist thickets and swampy areas, spreading through underground suckers.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, provides berries for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental shrub, culinary jams, juices, wildlife habitat

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I eat the berries raw?

You can, but they are extremely tart and dry, so most people prefer them cooked.

Does it need a pollinator?

It is self fertile, but you will get a larger harvest if you plant more than one.

De dónde viene el nombre

Aronia comes from the Greek word for medlar, while melanocarpa means black fruit.

Bueno saberlo

• The berries are so astringent they were historically used to make ink.
• The fall foliage is a brilliant, fiery red.
• It is highly adaptable to both wet and dry soil conditions.