Taylor County Land Conservation
Black Chokeberry
Black Chokeberry
All prices include applicable sales taxes.
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Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Aronia melanocarpa
Mature Height: 3-8 ft.
Mature Spread: 2-6 ft.
Hardiness: Zones 3-8
Soil: Prefers wet, acidic soil but will tolerate occasional drought, flooding and road salt.
Light: Full sun to partial sun/shade
Growth Rate: Moderate to slow
Additional Information: Open, upright and spreading deciduous shrub with glassy dark green leaves. Native to low woods, swamps, bogs and moist thickets, it works well for erosion control. Also occasionally found in dry upland areas. Clusters of white flowers bloom in spring, attracting pollinators. Black autumn berries are tart to bitter off the bush, but full of antioxidants. This "superfruit" can be used to make tasty jams, jellies, syrup and wine. Spreads slowly to form a thicket, providing shelter for a variety of birds. Works well in a hedge or rain garden. Fall color is orange to burgundy.
Estimated Seedling Size: 1-year-old seedlings, 12-18”.
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.
