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Aronia melanocarpa elata

Chokeberry Glossy Black

(Zone 3) Ornamental shrub. Leaves glossy green. Excellent wine-red fall color, edible purplish black fruit. Very adaptable to wet or dry soils.

Flower: May White w/ Pink Fruit: Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Persistant Black Purple Pome Fall Color: Wine-Red Shape: Upright Compact Size: 6' X 6' Distinct Features: Excellent fall fruit color Best Dig Time: Spring, Fall Adaptable To: pH Moisture Soil Type Uses: Hedge Low Maintenance		pH Preference : Slightly Acidic soil Acidic soil *Tolerates:* Acidic soil Sun Preference: Full Sun Partial Shade *Tolerates:* Partial Shade Full Sun Shade Soil Moisture Preferred: Moist Dry Wet *Tolerates:* Dry Wet Site Preferred: Well Drained *Tolerates:* Clayey soil Compacted soil Poor, Gravelly soil Environmental Tolerances: Disease Drought Pest Wind / Exposed Sites