Chokeberry

Aronia melanocarpa Chokeberry

Chokeberry
Chokeberries are healthy berries with a black color that are very suitable for processing into jam or juice. The berries contain a lot of vitamin C. Blooms in the spring with beautiful white lacecap flowers. This plant is very hardy and is not susceptible to disease, making it ideal for ecological gardens. The chokeberry has a fresh, tart taste, comparable to the blackcurrant.

Pollination
Self-pollinating.

Pruning
Prune away a number of old branches every year (so-called step-by-step rejuvenation pruning). Pruning is always allowed.

Fertilization
Loves humus-rich, slightly acidic soil.