🫐 Aronia (Black Chokeberry)
Aronia melanocarpa
berries
deciduous shrub
☀️ Sun
full sun to partial shade
💧 Water
moderate to high
🗺️ Zones
[3,4,5,6,7,8]
🧪 Soil pH
5.5-8.0
🪴 Soil Type
adaptable, tolerates clay and wet
📏 Spacing
4-6 ft
📐 Height
3-6 ft
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (3)
Both acid-tolerant; aronia's deeper roots mine nutrients for shallower blueberries
Both tolerate wet, acidic conditions; natural bog-edge companions
Shared moist-soil habitat; different root depths
⚠️ Keep Apart (0)
No known enemies listed.
📝 Growing Notes
The antioxidant champion of the fruit world , beats blueberries, acai, pomegranate by 2-3x. Too astringent to eat raw (hence 'chokeberry') but processing transforms the flavor into something rich and complex. Aronia syrup on pancakes is life-changing.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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