Aronia melanocarpa Black Chokeberry Shrub Seeds for Planting

These Aronia melanocarpa black chokeberry shrub seeds are listed in the Home & Garden category for planting use. Condition is not provided, so check the listing for details. The listing includes free shipping, which may help reduce your total cost at checkout. No additional description or growing information is included, so review the listing for any notes on quantity, packaging, planting instructions, or seller policies before ordering. If you need specific details, check the listing for details.

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Black Chokeberry Shrub, Aronia melanocarpa, Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Showy Flowers, Fall Color, Winter Interest, Showy Edible Fruits, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Hedge/Windbreak, Cold, Heat, Drought, Salt and Wind Tolerant Black Chokeberry is deciduous shrub that grows 3 to 6 feet tall. Black Chokeberry grows as an upright, somewhat rounded shrub that spreads readily by root sprouts. It is tolerant of most soils and climates. Leaves are glossy, dark green in summer, turning an attractive purple red in the Fall. Flowers are white, 5-petaled clusters, blooming in spring. Flowers are followed in early Fall by small dark purple, edible fruits. The fruits are high in vitamin C and antioxidants and although edible, are extremely tart and are not for eating fresh but can be used to make tasty jams, jellies, wine, syrup, juice, soft spreads and tea. The fruits are also eaten by birds and other wildlife. Other Names: Black Chokeberry, Black Choke Berry Zone: 3 to 9 Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub Family: Rosaceae Native Range: Eastern United States and Southern Canada. Height: 3 to 6 feet Spread: 3 to 6 feet Shape: Spreading, colonizing upright shrub with numerous, slender stems Bloom Time: May Bloom Color: White Flower/Fruit: Many clusters of small, white flowers followed by 3/8 inch glossy black fruits. Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Orange, burgundy and purple. Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Average, well-drained soils in full sun. High tolerance to boggy soils. Culture: Remove root suckers to prevent colonial spread. Uses: Good ornamental for shrub border, grouped or massed in native plant gardens, open woodland or naturalized areas where its colonial growth habit need not be restricted. Suitable for growing along ponds, streams or water gardens. Sowing Aronia melanocarpa Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 90-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Germination: Sow 1/16” DeepFor more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this //cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the "Add to Cart "only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eBay invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made.