Lassee Edible Landscape

CHOKEBERRIES
(Aronia spec.)

Varieties:

Native to North America. Several self-pollinating varieties: 'Aron', 'Melanocarpa', 'Viking', 'Serina', 'Nero', 'Hugin'. Can be cut to the ground for rejuvenation pruning. Frost resistant up to -34 °C.



Growth habit and height:

Shrubs, depending on variety between 1.3 m and 2.5 m tall.



Location

Sun to semi shade, not particular. Avoid waterlogging.



Uses

Ripe berries from August. Juice, jam blends with apple, cranberry or prune.