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‘Autumn Magic’
Aronia
Aronia melanocarpa
'Autumn Magic'
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- Native
- Popular with landscapers
- Multi-season interest
- Description
'Autumn Magic' perfectly describes the mix of red and purple hues that develop in this black chokeberry's autumn foliage. Dark green, waxy summer foliage, and white spring flowers add to the magic.
- USDA Zone
- 3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 5 - 7'
- Width
- 4 - 5'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
Adapts to nearly any soil pH or moisture level.Pruning
Requires little pruning. If desired, prune after blooming; note, however, this will remove the fruit.Uses
Mixed borders; naturalizing; mass plantingsGrowing Tips
To best enjoy all this plant has to offer, avoid cutting it back. Rather, prune it selectively to accentuate its handsome natural form. Tolerates shade but flowering, fruiting, and fall color will all be best with at least half a day of sun.Features: Fall interest, Native, Attracts pollinators, Edible, Salt tolerant, Clay soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Aronia, Common name: Aronia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fall interest, Native, Attracts pollinators, Edible, Salt tolerant, Clay soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Aronia, Common name: Aronia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage