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  • ARONIA melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'
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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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    • 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
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
       
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