Audubon Native Black Chokeberry – #3 Container 1-2 Feet

Description

We’re proud to introduce the National Audubon Society line of native trees that have been selected to help birds and wildlife in your area! Well-known for being beneficial for people, the antioxidant-rich berries of the Audubon® Native Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) are just as beneficial for birds and wildlife too!

An upright, mounded shrub that bursts into spring with clouds of white blossoms that your pollinators will adore! Lush foliage and great fall color, this is a wonderful beneficial native plant that brings many bird species to your yard. The berries are especially welcome during the winter when food is especially scarce.

Watch the flowers change into green berries that become red, then purple and finish black. Add to smoothies, jams, jellies and sauces. Producing as much as 30 – 40 pounds of Aronia berries per plant. That’s plenty for you, and for your feathered friends!

Planting and Application:

Plant for definition as a low hedge, and can be used for screening. Besides birds, Aronia are Caterpillar Host Plants for many Lepidoptera butterfly species.

Add to the edge of woodlands, Rain Gardens, occasionally soggy areas, or the back of Butterfly Gardens, and as wildlife shelterbelt habitats and repeated along the length of a mixed border. Hedges can also be used as snow fencing along a long driveway. No need to trim them, just give about 4 feet from the concrete to reach their full, natural spread!

• Darling White Flowers in Spring
• Lustrous Green Summer Foliage u0026amp; Gorgeous Red, Purple u0026amp; Orange Fall Foliage
• Healthy Fruit in Fall for both Humans u0026amp; Wildlife
• Rain Gardens, Pollinator, Bird u0026amp; Mixed Shrub Borders
• Benefit Local Blue Jay, Robin, Mockingbird, Waxwing, Ruffed Grouse u0026amp; Turkey

ProPlantTips for Care:

Growth and fruit production is best in full sun, but Chokeberry Bushes tolerates partial shade. Likewise, well-drained soil is best, but they are very adaptable.

• Regular Moisture u0026amp; Thick Mulch Over the Roots
• Best Pruned by Removing Oldest Stems in Early Spring
• Prefers Average Fertility u0026amp; Tolerates Well-Drained Moist to Average Soil
• Both Full Sun u0026amp; Part Shade
• Tolerates Acidic Soil u0026amp; Saline Conditions

We are big fans of the Chokeberry family of shrubs for both wildlife gardens and edible landscapes alike! Order the Audubon® Native Black Chokeberry today at NatureHills.com!

Audubon® Plant Information

Bird-Friendly native trees and plants provide food and shelter for local and migrating birds, as well as other wildlife. By purchasing and planting native flora, you will support Audubon’s conservation mission and impact, while helping birds and wildlife thrive!

• Grown Without Neonicotinoids
• Audubon® is Licensed u0026amp; Registered to the National Audubon Society
• May Not Be Available in Non-Native Regions, States or Countries – Check Here
• Audubon® Native Plants u0026amp; Trees are Exclusively Grown by Bower u0026amp; Branch