Hardy, Multi-Season Chokeberry Shrubs for Vibrant Color & Wildlife Support
The Chokeberry, or Aronia, is one of the most sturdy and ornamental native shrubs you can plant in your yard. From its lustrous foliage to its spring blooms and berries, and its autumn foliage color, Chokeberry enhances the landscape in all seasons. TN Nursery has been growing native shrubs like Chokeberry for over 65 years. In fact, we have supplied native plants for restoration and beautification efforts at Arlington National Cemetery and The Washington Monument since 1959, and our horticultural expertise has been showcased in television specials on the Discovery and History networks. This history of credibility informs and inspires our work every day, and benefits you as a customer with vigorous, proven, field-tested Chokeberry plants.
Why Chokeberry Is One of the Most Useful Native Shrubs
There are few shrubs that can match the four-season appeal of Chokeberry. In the spring, Chokeberry is a mass of white flowers that provide food for bees and other early-season pollinators. The summer foliage is attractive glossy green and by late summer, the berries start to form. In the fall, these shrubs turn the landscape into a fire of red, orange, and burgundy color. In the winter, the berries remain on the plant, providing food for birds, after most other plants have gone dormant. TN Nursery chooses Chokeberry varieties that are most adaptable and disease resistant, as well as have a reputation for reliable and abundant fruiting. These shrubs are great in both the home landscape and in environmental plantings.
The Landscape & Ecological Benefits of Chokeberry
Planting Chokeberry makes sense where other shrubs fail. The plant can handle wet soil, clay soil, erosion-prone slopes and even roadside sites. The antioxidant-rich berries feed birds and wildlife and the tough branching provides all-season structure. Chokeberry can be used as a hedge, a natural thicket, a foundation plant or specimen shrub. Adaptable to both sun and partial shade, Chokeberry will fit in along woodland borders, open meadows and even suburban lawns. With little care needed, Chokeberry is an attractive, sustainable and seasonal-impact planting choice.
Questions About Chokeberry
Is Chokeberry edible?
Yes-Chokeberries are edible and extremely nutritious, often used in jams, juices, syrups, and health foods. They are tart when eaten fresh.
Does Chokeberry attract wildlife?
Absolutely. Birds, butterflies, and pollinators rely on its flowers and berries for food and habitat support.
How tall does Chokeberry grow?
Most varieties reach 3-6 feet tall, forming full, rounded shrubs perfect for borders and naturalized areas.
Does Chokeberry need full sun?
It performs best in full sun but also grows well in partial shade-especially in moist soils.
Is Chokeberry low maintenance?
Yes-Chokeberry is highly adaptable, requiring only occasional pruning and basic watering during establishment.
Drawing from over 60 years of growing experience, TN Nursery is pleased to offer you this sturdy, nursery grown Chokeberry shrub. These multi-purpose plants provide great color, reliable performance and important habitat for wildlife.