Aronia, Black Chokeberry 'Iroquois Beauty™'
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- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Description
Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry | Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton'
This versatile shrub has three-season interest with its fruit, foliage and flowers; widely adaptable to drought and moisture, can grow near bogs and streams as well as drier areas; fruit attracts wildlife, can use the berries to make jams and jelliesMinnesota's Largest Selection of Shrubs
Elevate your landscaping with Gertens' unmatched variety of shrubs! Selecting the right shrubs for your backyard can enhance its beauty and functionality. Consider factors like sunlight, soil type, and mature size when choosing shrubs. For sunny areas, flowering shrubs like roses or hydrangeas can add color and charm. In shady spots, opt for shrubs like azaleas or hostas. Evergreen shrubs provide year-round interest and privacy, while deciduous shrubs offer seasonal color changes. At Gertens, we offer a wide selection of shrubs to suit every backyard need.
Details
Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry features airy panicles of white flowers with brick red anthers at the ends of the branches in mid spring. It features an abundance of magnificent deep purple berries from late summer to late winter. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The glossy oval leaves turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall.
Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Suckering
Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selection of a native North American species.
More Information
Available for Pre-Order | No |
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Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Common Family Name | Chokeberry |