black chokeberry

Aronia melanocarpa

The black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is an amazing shrub native to North America, renowned for its amazing display of colors in the Fall. It bears dark green foliage in the summer, transforming into multi-hued colors of burgundy, crimson, and orange when Autumn arrives. Furthermore, the black chokeberry provides beautiful white flowers in the Spring, followed by sweetly tart black-purple berries in the Fall. Aside from its stunning ornamental value, black chokeberry's fruit is high in antioxidants and vitamins, making it an edible and healthful plant. All in all, the black chokeberry is a stunning addition to any garden, providing beauty and goodness.