- Botanical name: Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'
- Common name: Chokeberry
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Autumn colour
- Flowers
Aronia melanocarpa ‘Autumn Magic’
Aronia melanocarpa ‘Autumn Magic’ is a great plant for year round interest in the small garden. In spring, it’s covered with attractive clusters of small white blooms, set off perfectly by deep-green waxy foliage. These are followed in summer by black fruits, which last well into winter. The foliage turns a smoky-red, before falling in autumn.
Although it’s a slow-growing plant, Aronia melanocarpa ‘Autumn Magic’ suckers profusely to form a spreading shrub. It will grow happily in a range of soils in full sun or partial shade.
How to grow Aronia 'Autumn Magic'
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Plant size
2m height
6m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / acidic
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Aronia 'Autumn Magic' and wildlife
Aronia 'Autumn Magic' is known for attracting bees and birds. It nectar-pollen-rich-flowers and has seeds for birds.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Aronia 'Autumn Magic' poisonous?
Aronia 'Autumn Magic' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
