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Aronia melanocarpa var. depressa
dwarf black chokeberry
This groundcover is not common…as evidenced by a lack of information out on the world-wide-internets. One would assume this drawf version of black chokeberry has similar attributes to the full grown Aronia melanocarpa. Lovely fall color, edible berries (better cooked and with sugar added), and preferring full sun and moist soils. However, some resources report this groundcover also grows well in dry rocky outcrops.
We can tell you from our experience growing these in pots that the fall color is indeed beautiful and in year one these grew about 4” in height. Some reports say that Aronia melanocarpa var. Depressa grows to about 18” in height. If you plants these we’d love to hear reports of how they grow for you.
Plants can be purchased in-person or online (with in-person pick-up).
All online orders will be ready for pick-up 24-72 hours after purchase. You will receive an email to let you know when your order is ready. We kindly ask that you pick-up any orders within one week of purchase.
Aronia melanocarpa var. depressa (dwarf black chokeberry)
type: subshrub sun needs: full sun, part sun/part shade water needs: average, moist, wet, potentially dry as well height: 18" ? plant spacing: 1 per square foot bloom time: May bloom color: white edible parts: fruit. The berries are are astringent tasting when raw but delicious when cooked, baked, juiced, or added to purees. A great source of antioxidants. salt tolerant. Some salt exposure should not be fatal to the plant but some leaf burning may still occur. deer resistant (please note that does not mean deer proof) Great fall leaf color. Supports at-risk insects:
Host plant for Hessel’s Hairstreak (Callophrys hesseli)
Host plant for the Precious Underwing Moth (Catocala pretiosa)
