Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton' (Iroquois Beauty)

black chokeberry

Family	Rosaceae
Plant Type	deciduous shrub
Zone	USDA: 3a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread	1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
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Description	The deciduous shrub Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton' (Iroquois Beauty) (black chokeberry) bears showy flowers during late spring. Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton' (Iroquois Beauty) (black chokeberry) yields showy fruit.
Typical Uses	Hedge.
Special Characteristics	This deciduous shrub attracts birds to your garden. In the fall, Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton' (Iroquois Beauty) offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.
Cautions	Be advised that Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton' (Iroquois Beauty) (black chokeberry) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.