Aronia melanocarpa

E560896

Aronia melanocarpa, commonly known as black chokeberry, is a cold-hardy North American shrub cultivated for its small, dark, antioxidant-rich berries used in juices, jams, and dietary supplements.

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Aronia melanocarpa canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf deciduous shrub
plant species
coldHardiness cold-hardy
commonName black choke berry
black chokeberry
contains anthocyanins
flavonoids
polyphenols
cultivatedAs fruit crop
ornamental shrub
discoveredIn North America NERFINISHED
fallFoliageColor orange-red
red
family Rosaceae NERFINISHED
flowerColor white
floweringSeason spring
fruitColor black
dark purple-black
fruitSize small berries
fruitType pome
genus Aronia NERFINISHED
growthHabit shrub
kingdom Plantae
leafPersistence deciduous
leafType simple leaves
lightRequirement full sun
partial shade
nativeTo North America
eastern North America
notableProperty high antioxidant content
order Rosales
plantHeight 1–3 meters
pollination insect-pollinated
propagationMethod cuttings
seeds
soilPreference moist soils
taste astringent
tart
taxonRank species
tolerates frost
poor soils
wet soils
usedFor dietary supplements
food colorant
jams
jellies
juice production
wine
usedIn hedges
landscape plantings

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Maleae containsTaxon Aronia melanocarpa