Dwarf Black Chokeberry
COMMON NAME | Dwarf Black Chokeberry |
BOTANICAL NAME * | Aronia melanocarpa ‘Low Scape Mound’ or ‘Low Scape Hedger’ |
ZONE | 3 – 8(9) |
SIZE | Low Scape Mound – 1-2’ HT, 1.5 – 2’ SP Low Scape Hedger – 3-5’ HT, 2-3’ SP |
FOLIAGE | Alternate, simple, 1” – 3” long, lustrous dark green above in spring and summer. Fall foliage is a spectacular red and burgundy. |
FLOWER | This plant is covered with dainty white flowers in spring, with a slight hint of pink. |
FRUIT | Round, black berries about 1/3” D. Good for baking, jelly and juicing. Also loved by the birds. |
GROWING CONDITIONS | This plant is incredibly versatile. Tolerates wet or dry, sun or part shade. Seaside and Salt Tolerant as well. Best when planted in masses. |
NOTES | Deer Resistant. |
* A particular plant will have only 1 botanical name. Unfortunately, a particular plant may have several common names or it may share a common name with another plant. Whenever possible, use the botanical name.