Aronia melanocarpa
Black chokeberry
Aronia Aronia
A. melanocarpa - A. melanocarpa is a bushy, deciduous shrub with dark-green, glossy ovate leaves that turn red in autumn. In late spring to early summer, it bears clusters of small white flowers, followed by shiny black berries in autumn.
Aronia melanocarpa is: Deciduous
Bushy, Spreading, Suckering
White in Spring; White in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Aronia melanocarpa (Black chokeberry) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Plant in fertile, free-draining soil in sun or light shade - autumn colour is best if planted in a sunny position.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Aronia melanocarpa
Black chokeberry
Aronia Aronia
A. melanocarpa - A. melanocarpa is a bushy, deciduous shrub with dark-green, glossy ovate leaves that turn red in autumn. In late spring to early summer, it bears clusters of small white flowers, followed by shiny black berries in autumn.
Deciduous
Bushy, Spreading, Suckering
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White in Spring; White in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Aronia melanocarpa (Black chokeberry) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Plant in fertile, free-draining soil in sun or light shade - autumn colour is best if planted in a sunny position.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Aronia melanocarpa (Black chokeberry)
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Aronia melanocarpa (Black chokeberry)
Cedar-Quince rust; Quince rust; Rust of apple; Rust of juniper; Rust of quince
Gymnosporangium clavipes
Fungus
Absent
2
4
EU regulated rust disease which helps mitigate against introduction. A review of EU regulations will help to ensure that all hosts are regulated.
Aronia melanocarpa (Black chokeberry)
Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance
Hoplolaimus spp.
Nematode
Absent
2
4
Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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