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Photinia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 565397


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Photinia
Species: Photinia melanocarpa
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Fruit
  • Medicinal
  • Ornamental
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • March
Flowering End edit
  • May
Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Green - Medium
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Alternate
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Suitable For edit
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Acidic / Peaty
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)
Propagation Techniques edit
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • The name "chokeberry" comes from the astringency of the fruits edit | delete
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Other names for this plant:
Aronia melanocarpa
Aronia nigra
Pyrus melanocarpa
Sorbus melanocarpa



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