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Black Chokeberry

Aronia melanocarpa, Rosaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

European ElderberrySambucus nigra
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Red OakQuercus rubra
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sweet PepperbushClethra alnifolia
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Highbush CranberryViburnum trilobum

Both shrubs compete for similar moist soil conditions and growing space

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Black Chokeberry grow in?

Black Chokeberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Black Chokeberry?

Good companions for Black Chokeberry include European Elderberry, Red Oak, Sweet Pepperbush.

Design guilds with Black Chokeberry and see companion relationships visually.

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