Aronia melanocarpa
'Autumn Magic'
Autumn Magic Black Chokeberry
Family |
Rosaceae |
Genus |
Aronia |
Species |
melanocarpa |
Cultivar |
'Autumn Magic' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
2 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
3 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Height |
150 cm |
Spread |
140 cm |
Landscape |
Mass planting, fruit and wildlife plantings. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Horticultural origins. |
Leaf Description |
Glossy green foliage that turns brilliant red in autumn. |
Flower Description |
Attractive five petaled white blooms in spring. |
Fruit Description |
Medium sized, light red, tart tasting fruit that ripens mid-season. |
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
The fruit may be eaten fresh or used in jams and jellies. |