Black Chokeberry Live Rooted Plant – Edible Shrub – Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a hardy deciduous shrub valued for its edible dark berries, attractive white spring flowers, glossy green foliage, and brilliant red to purple fall color. This adaptable shrub is an excellent choice for edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, hedgerows, and ornamental plantings.

This listing includes one live rooted Black Chokeberry starter plant. The plant is removed from its growing pot for shipping and carefully packaged in a protective box. Black Chokeberry is self-pollinating, making it a productive addition to home gardens when grown in suitable conditions.

Quantity: 1 Live Rooted Plant

Plant Form: Rooted Starter Plant (Shipped Without Pot)

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• One live rooted Black Chokeberry plant
• Botanical name: Aronia melanocarpa
• Self-pollinating edible fruit shrub
• Shipped without pot in a protective box
• Produces dark berries suitable for culinary use
• White spring flowers with colorful fall foliage
• Excellent for edible landscapes, hedges, and wildlife gardens
• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Grows well in well-drained soil
• Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live Rooted Black Chokeberry Plant
• Moisture-Protective Root Wrap

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Black Chokeberry
Scientific Name: Aronia melanocarpa
Plant Type: Fruiting Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: White Flowers / Black Berries
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Well-Drained Soil
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 3–9

❓ FAQ:

1. What will I receive?
You will receive one live rooted Black Chokeberry starter plant, shipped without its growing pot.

2. Is this shrub self-pollinating?
Yes. Black Chokeberry is self-pollinating and can produce fruit from a single plant under suitable growing conditions.

3. Are the berries edible?
Yes. The berries are commonly used in juices, jams, jellies, baking, and other culinary preparations.

4. Where does Black Chokeberry grow best?
It performs well in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.

5. Which USDA hardiness zones are suitable?
Black Chokeberry is hardy in USDA Zones 3–9.