Aronia melanocarpa
Well adapted to many soil types. Usually grows in wet areas along streams but can tolerate sandy or rocky areas. Excellent for wetland reclamation purposes. Has bank stabilization and erosion control abilities. Attracts pollinators and birds enjoy foraging on berries. Salt tolerant and can handle some urban conditions. Edible berries can be used for jams, jellies, baking and just plain enjoying!
Height : 3-6 feet
Chokeberry
Spread : 3-6 feet
Light : Full sun to part shade
Water : Medium to moist
Soil : Sand, loam, clay
Zone : 3-8
Leaves : Newly emerging leaves in spring have a reddish tinge turning glossy green throughout the summer
Stem : Slender brown stems
Flower : Clusters of small showy flowers in May
Fruit : Clusters of blackish-purple fruit from September-December. Edible and full of anti-oxidants and other beneficial nutrients
Habit : Deciduous multi-stemmed upright spreading shrub. Suckers will form thickets