Aronia melanocarpa var. elata

Aronia melanocarpa var. elata

Noted for its brilliant deep maroon fall color, attractive purple-black fruit and dark green glossy foliage. A profuse suckering plant that will tolerate diverse soil types. Upright habit. Use in shrub borders or massed.

Light Requirements: Part Sun Full Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, Dry
USDA Zone: 3b
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Soil Texture: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam, Clay

Plant Height at Maturity

5 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

5 feet

Growth Rate

1-6"/year

Growth Habit

Round | Compact

Landscape Uses

Hedge | Water Garden

Environmental Features

Native Species | Pollinator Friendly | Bird Habitat | Wildlife Forage Source

Tough Sites

Alkaline Soil | Wet Soil

Seasonal Interest

Fall Color | Spring Flowering

Flower Color

White