Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton'
Aronia melanocarpa ‘Morton’
Compact variety of chokeberry, but best suited for mass planting as it will eventually sucker to form colonies. After dark green glossy leaves emerge, plant produces fragrant white flowers that become clusters of large, edible, dark purple-black berries. Berries are prized for their high antioxidant content, can be eaten fresh, and are more commonly used in baking, jams, juice, and wine. In the fall the leaves turn outstanding colors ranging from orange to scarlet red into deep maroon purple. Unpicked fruit will persist through the winter providing visual interest and a valuable bird food source. Does well in full sun to part shade and is tolerant of most soil types.
Plant Height at Maturity
5 feet
Plant Width at Maturity
5 feet
Growth Rate
1-6"/year
Growth Habit
Upright
Landscape Uses
Hedge | Water Garden
Environmental Features
Native Species | Water-wise | Pollinator Friendly | Bird Habitat | Wildlife Forage Source
Tough Sites
Alkaline Soil | Wet Soil
Seasonal Interest
Fall Color | Spring Flowering
Flower Color
White