Black chokeberry.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Deciduous shrub

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

3 to 6 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 8

Floraison

Mid to late spring

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Moist, acidic, well drained soil

pH du sol

5.0 to 6.5

Température

-40 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 20 to 30 years

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen may cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

1 à 1,8m

Envergure

1 à 1,8m

Feuilles

dark green, red, deciduous

Fleurs

white, 1 à 1,5cm

Fruits

black, dark purple, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, division, seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

• Bleuet à feuilles larges — They share similar soil acidity and moisture requirements.
• Amelanchier arborea — Both provide excellent food for birds throughout the season.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Rosaceae

Genre

Aronia

Ordre

Rosales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Eastern North America

Préservation

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

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

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, provides berries for birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

ornamental shrub, culinary jams, juices, wildlife habitat

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.