GLOSSY BLACK CHOKEBERRY
ARONIA MEL ELATA
Aronia melanocarpa var. 'Elata'
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Genus: ARONIA
Protected Series:
Height: 4-5 Feet Tall
Spread: 4-5 Feet Wide
Color: white flower
Full Sun Plants
Full Sun Deciduous Shrub Plants
Deciduous Shrub
Zone: 3
#1973
drought tolerant * deer resistant * birds * salt tolerant * fragrant *
ARONIA MEL ELATA
Grower Notes:
Aronia melanocarpa 'Elata' is commonly referred to as Elata Black Chokeberry. It is noteworthy for being superior in comparison to its species. It is more vigorous with larger, longer leaves and larger flowers and fruit. Its white flowers bloom in spring followed by edible, but bitter black fruit. The black berries can made into tasty jams and jellies. Foliage turns a beautiful bright red in fall.
The Elata Black Chokeberry thrives in full to part sun in evenly moist, well-drained soils. For best fruit production, plant in full sun.
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.
| AVAILABLE | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | DIG |
| ARONIA MEL ELATA | con 5 | 2 | 0 |
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Storage trees are not in Galena. They are in a remote location. Please call your sales rep to order. They are not in the Shop.
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(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are above-ground and available now)
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