Aronia
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Aronia is a genus of deciduous shrubs, the chokeberries, in the family Rosaceae native to eastern North America and most commonly found in wet woods or swamps. These native plants are an important food source for over 45 species of birds. Birds that eat the fruit include the American crow, gray catbird, northern mockingbird, brown thrasher, and several species of waxwing. Some, especially the cedar waxwing, eat so many berries that their droppings stain sidewalks purple. The chokeberry is also a food source for small mammals, such as the fox, and larger mammals, such as deer and bears. The name chokeberry comes from the astringency of the fruits. The genus name Aronia is derived from the ancient Greek town of Aron, Pontus.

Aronia melanocarpa can grow in full sun to full shade. It prefers moist to wet, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils, but will tolerate wetter soils and some drought. It is tolerant of black walnut juglone. Best fruit production occurs in full sun, but some sun is needed for good fruiting. Avoid sites where water stands for long periods after rains. It has no significant pests or disease problems. Foliage color is best in full sun.

Botanical Data

Specie: Aronia melanocarpa

Common Names: aronija, Chokeberry

Family: Rosaceae

Sub Family: Amygdaloideae

Tribe: Amygdaleae
Sub tribe: Aroniinae
Genus: Aronia
Plant type: shrub
Perennial: yes
Endangered:
Link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aronia
Application/Uses
edible rating:
average
edible uses:
The fruit is very astringent and is seldom eaten fresh. It is however used to make pies, jellies, wines, and can be dried for later use. The fruit can also be used as a food for livestock.
medicinal rating:
good
medicinal uses:
None known
health concerns:
None known
other uses:
The wood is hard, close-grained, and heavy, and has been used for small specialty wood items, tool handles, and woodenware such as bowls and spoons. A yellow to brown dye can be made from the fruit.

Edible parts:


fruit |

#Tags:


hedge | attracts wildlife | windbreak | erosion preventing | bee friendly | visual appeal |
Location Based Data
geo location:
Krcedin
geo region:
Europe - Panonian plain
language used:
english

native:

flowering start month:
july
flowering start day:
beggining
flowering lasts for
60 days

fruiting start month:
august
fruiting start day:
beggining
fruiting time:
45

seed start month:
october
seed start day:
beggining

indoor seed start month:
indoor seed start day:
transplant month:
transplant day:
Growing Data
area needed:
3.0
spacing around the plant:
0.5
grow time (non perennials):
None

growing difficulty:
medium
plant is
evergreen

seed optimal temperature:
20
seed minimal temperature:
10
seed maximal temperature:
35

plant optimal temperature:
20
plant minimal temperature:
-30
seed maximal temperature:
35

water:
low
humidity:
root type:
shallow

light:
medium
hardness (1-10):
5
frost tender:

first harvest in
2 years
life span is
None years
succession level

growth rate is
2
max height is
2.5 meters
max weight is
3.0 meters

soil preferance:
ph preferance:
flower type:
hermaphrodite

growth details:
Aronia melanocarpa can grow in full sun to full shade. It prefers moist to wet, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils, but will tolerate wetter soils and some drought. It is tolerant of black walnut juglone. Best fruit production occurs in full sun, but some sun is needed for good fruiting. Avoid sites where water stands for long periods after rains. It has no significant pests or disease problems. Foliage color is best in full sun.
potential disturbances:
None known