Description
Aronia melanocarpa is a hardy shrub prized for its antioxidant-rich black berries, ideal for cooking and health. Easy to grow, it offers decorative foliage and discreet flowering, while being resistant to disease and varied climatic conditions. A perfect choice for a garden that is both aesthetically pleasing and useful.
Native to North America, mainly Canada and the eastern United States, Aronia melanocarpa belongs to the Rosaceae family.
This shrub is valued for its ornamental, honey-producing, and fruit-bearing qualities.
Exposure: Sun or light partial shade.
Soil: Fresh to moderately dry, well-drained soil; tolerates poor and slightly acidic soils.
Tolerance: Resistant to wind, drought, and pollution.
Period: Autumn or spring.
Preparation: Loosen the soil, enrich with light compost if necessary.
Spacing: 1.20 to 1.50 meters; for a spectacular mass effect, plant in groups of 3 to 6 specimens.
At planting: Regular watering to facilitate rooting.
Mature plants: Low maintenance; water during prolonged drought.
Timing: Late winter or early spring (February-March).
Advice: Light pruning to balance the shape; remove dead wood and old shoots to stimulate growth.
Sowing (slow to germinate) or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
Locations:
Shrub borders, informal fruit hedges, group plantings, solitary on lawns, large container cultivation.
Recommended plant associations:
Vaccinium corymbosum (Blueberry) to enhance the fruity and acid-loving atmosphere.
Cornus alba 'Sibirica' for a winter contrast with its red stems.
Physocarpus opulifolius: to complement the dark and reddish foliage.
Sensitivities: Very robust; little susceptible to diseases and pests.
Prevention: No particular treatment; prefer airy planting.
Plant in full sun to maximize flowering and fruiting, mulch the soil to retain moisture in summer, prune lightly every late winter to maintain a compact shape, plant in groups to accentuate autumn visual impact, favour planting in slightly acidic soil for optimal development.
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