Black Chokeberry
The Black Chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa, is native to eastern North America, including Michigan. This shrub was then introduced into Russia in the 19th century where they have been using the berries to commercially create wine and juice.
While the blackish-purple berries on this shrub are not appetizing raw, the wine, juice, and jellies that can be made from it can be very delicious. The berries of this shrub are produced from August to September and will attract birds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Along with the berries produced by this plant, there are also simple dark green, alternating leaves that turn to a bright red in Autumn. It also forms clusters of white or pink flowers in Spring. The bark grows to be a reddish- brown color.
Being very cold-tolerant, this shrub will last through the winter in Michigan and will grow in most soil conditions. It can grow in extremely moist soils, making it helpful to prevent erosion. Black chokeberry will reach up to 6 feet.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Shrub - Cranbrook Science https://flickr.com/photos/cranbrooksci/6549738531
The Black Chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa, is native to eastern North America, including Michigan. This shrub was then introduced into Russia in the 19th century where they have been using the berries to commercially create wine and juice.
While the blackish-purple berries on this shrub are not appetizing raw, the wine, juice, and jellies that can be made from it can be very delicious. The berries of this shrub are produced from August to September and will attract birds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Along with the berries produced by this plant, there are also simple dark green, alternating leaves that turn to a bright red in Autumn. It also forms clusters of white or pink flowers in Spring. The bark grows to be a reddish- brown color.
Being very cold-tolerant, this shrub will last through the winter in Michigan and will grow in most soil conditions. It can grow in extremely moist soils, making it helpful to prevent erosion. Black chokeberry will reach up to 6 feet.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Shrub - Cranbrook Science https://flickr.com/photos/cranbrooksci/6549738531
The Black Chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa, is native to eastern North America, including Michigan. This shrub was then introduced into Russia in the 19th century where they have been using the berries to commercially create wine and juice.
While the blackish-purple berries on this shrub are not appetizing raw, the wine, juice, and jellies that can be made from it can be very delicious. The berries of this shrub are produced from August to September and will attract birds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Along with the berries produced by this plant, there are also simple dark green, alternating leaves that turn to a bright red in Autumn. It also forms clusters of white or pink flowers in Spring. The bark grows to be a reddish- brown color.
Being very cold-tolerant, this shrub will last through the winter in Michigan and will grow in most soil conditions. It can grow in extremely moist soils, making it helpful to prevent erosion. Black chokeberry will reach up to 6 feet.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Shrub - Cranbrook Science https://flickr.com/photos/cranbrooksci/6549738531