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Black chokeberry β NA native superfruit with highest antioxidant content of any berry. Self-fertile. Stunning autumn foliage. Extremely low maintenance.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check β plant African MarigoldGreat, LungwortGreat and Belgian EndiveGood nearby.Water: Medium Β· Height: 250 cm Β· Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic β tolerates wet and poor soils
Aronia is usually grown from cuttings rather than seed. Take a healthy stem cutting, remove the lower leaves, and root it in moist, free-draining compost.
Eriobotrya japonica
tree
Shares Aronia's vulnerability to aphids β same companion strategies apply
Amelanchier alnifolia
fruitA fellow Rosaceae β similar growing habits to Aronia
Castanea sativa
treeSame aphids challenge as Aronia β similar protective companions help
Prunus domestica subsp. italica
fruit
A fellow Rosaceae β similar growing habits to Aronia
These three thrive alongside Aronia β and alongside each other.
