Sun: full sun, tolerates partial shade but decreases berry production

Soil: adaptable to different soil types including sandy and clay soils, ideal pH range 5.1-6.5+

Growth rate: slow to moderate (1-2ft/year)

Mature height: 8-10 ft tall

Mature spread: 5-6 ft wide

Landscape use: butterfly garden, edible garden, pollinator garden, rain garden, riparian, stream restoration, hedge/border

Fruit: clusters of edible purple/blue/black-ish berries become ripe in late summer/early fall

Flowers: clusters of white flowers with yellow/pink anthers in spring

Fall color: dark glossy green leaves turn red/burgundy in fall

Planting notes: Low maintenance, can remove suckers that sprout at the base to encourage taller growth and less spread

Seasonal interest: White flowers in springtime, fall color, purple berries

Supporting wildlife: Fruits attract birds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Aronia are host plants for 29 species of moths and butterflies, including the coral hairstreak butterfly. Pollinated by bees.