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| Common Name: |
Black Chokeberry |
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| Botanical Name: |
Aronia melanocarpa var. elata |
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| Plant Description: |
Upright, multi-stemmed shrub native to the eastern United States. Dark-green glossy leaves turn wine-red in winter. Clusters of small white flowers bloom in May and are followed by black astringent berries. Berries are edible but are best left to wildlife but have been used to make jams and jellies. Tolerates a wide range of soil types. |
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| Plant Family: |
Rosaceae |
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| Hardiness Zones: |
4 to
9
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| Mature Size: |
5-6' tall and wide |
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| Plant Type: |
Shrub |
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| Light Requirement: |
Full Sun to Part Shade |
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| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
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| Water Requirement: |
Low |
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| Fruit: |
Inedible Berry |
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| Color(s): |
White
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| Utah Native: |
No |
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| Garden Location(s): |
Backyard Makeover
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Harvest Landscape
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