Aronia melanocarpa
'Autumn Magic'
Autumn Magic Black Chokeberry
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Aronia |
| Species |
| melanocarpa |
| Cultivar |
| 'Autumn Magic' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 2 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 3 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Height |
| 150 cm |
| Spread |
| 140 cm |
| Landscape |
| Mass planting, fruit and wildlife plantings. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origins. |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy green foliage that turns brilliant red in autumn. |
| Flower Description |
| Attractive five petaled white blooms in spring. |
| Fruit Description |
| Medium sized, light red, tart tasting fruit that ripens mid-season. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| The fruit may be eaten fresh or used in jams and jellies. |