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Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun
(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

2-3 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

3-4 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

3 to 8

Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry features cloud-white florets in spring, lustrous forest-green leaves turning scarlet in fall, and purplish-black berries ripening in late fall/winter. This showy shrub, otherwise known as Aronia melanocarpa Iroquois Beauty™ ('Morton'), attracts pollinators including butterflies, bees, and birds. Its fruit can be used to make muffins, jams, smoothies, jellies, pies, and syrup.  Reaching 2 to 3 feet high and 3 to 4 feet wide, this hardy perennial’s delicate flowers, delightful fragrance, unique showy foliage, and attractive fruit add interest to hedges, gardens, and ponds. Growing well in containers, this shrub also enhances decks, patios, and porches.

Bred by American Beauties Native Plants, this North American native grows with a compact, upright habit. A slow grower, this deciduous perennial is drought tolerant. Deer resistant as well, this shrub’s flowers, foliage, and fruit will still be there long after the critters have moseyed through your yard. Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry is cold hardy in zones 3 to 8 and adaptable to many growing conditions. Anyone wanting to add unique interest to a landscape will be happy adding this easy-to-grow shrub to their collection. 

Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry Care

While its fruit is not toxic to humans, other parts of Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry are poisonous to humans and pets. As a result, take caution as to where you locate this showy shrub. Plant this ornamental perennial at any time other than winter. While Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry tolerates partial shade, it thrives in full sun. Choose a spot with soil that is moist and acidic with a pH of 5.5. to 6.5. In contrast to many other perennials that prefer well-draining soil, this shrub tolerates continuously wet soil. As a result, Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry is a great option to plant along ponds or near streams in boggy conditions. 

Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry does not require frequent pruning. During the spring, after this tree has bloomed, trim damaged, dead, and/or diseased branches to improve its shape and prevent disease.

Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry Spacing

Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry provides year-round interest. Plant this ornamental to add an accent to beds and borders. This perennial grows well along streams and ponds. To create an attractive, low hedge, space plants 3 feet apart. Add companion plants such as milkweed and butterfly bush.

Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet
Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry
Other Name(s): Black Chokeberry
Scientific Name: Aronia mel. Iroquois Beauty ('Morton')
SKU:
1231010250-pc
Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 31th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

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Shipping Destinations

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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.

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