Low Scape Snowfire Chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa
uh-ROH-nee-uh mel-an-oh-KAR-puh
Shrubs: Ornamental Shrub
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Compact Rounded
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Umbel
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division