Protected Series:
Zone: 3IROQUOIS BEAUTY™ BLACK CHOKEBERRY
Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton' Iroquois Beauty™ is more commonly known as Iroquois Beauty Black Chokeberry. This deciduous shrub is noteworthy for it being shorter and more compact than the species. It can get 3-4 feet tall with an equal spread with an upright, mounded habit. Small clusters of white flowers in May are followed by glossy edible black fruit that are very similar to that of the straight species. Glossy green leaves turn a bright orange-red in the fall.
Iroquois Beauty™ is easy to grow and care for. It enjoys full sun to part shade in average, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Full sun is needed for best fruit production. Great for shrub borders, rain gardens and lowlands that collect water.
The fruits of Aronia melanocarpa varieties (Aronia berries) have been found to be very beneficial to human health, including anti-diabetic, anti-infective, anti-obesity, and antioxidant activities, as well as for your heart and liver function.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| ARONIA MEL IROQUOIS BEAUTY | con 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in moist, well-draining soil, although this species is remarkably adaptable and tolerates wet sites or compacted soil better than most shrubs. Select a location with full sun to partial shade, noting that maximum sun exposure is required for the most prolific fruit production and intense autumn leaf color. Establishment is straightforward, but consistent watering during the first season ensures the root system develops properly. Because Aronia has a natural suckering habit, prune in late winter or early spring to manage size or remove old canes if a more formal appearance is desired.
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