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ARONIA melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'
Commonly known as Black chokeberry
White hawthorn-like flowers in spring, black fruits and brilliant autumn colour
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Deciduous - waxy leaves, 8-10cm (3-4in) long, turn smoky-red or purple in autumn.
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White -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright, suckering shrub. Produces corymbs of flowers to 1cm (½in) across, followed by berries to 1cm (½in) across.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Good to know - wildlife plant -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - eastern North America. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Pruning group 2 - Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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