ARONIA melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'

Commonly known as Black chokeberry

White hawthorn-like flowers in spring, black fruits and brilliant autumn colour

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£17.50 each

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Flowering

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Berries
These plants have berries.
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.
Deciduous
Waxy leaves, 8-10cm (3-4in) long, turn smoky-red or purple in autumn.
White
Border
Suits a shrub border
Fully hardy
Entire
Obovate
Height
2m (6½ft)
Spread
3m (10ft)
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.
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.
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.
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Spring Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Full sun
Partial shade
Bee friendly
Bird friendly