Botanical profile

Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'

Latin name
Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'
Common name
Black Chokeberry 'Autumn Magic'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic', or black chokeberry 'Autumn Magic', is a remarkable ornamental and fruiting selection known for its antioxidant-rich black berries and spectacular autumn foliage, with deep red-orange hues. This variety develops a dense, rounded bushy habit, ideal for informal hedges, edible gardens, or naturalistic landscapes. It flowers in spring with light white umbels, highly visited by pollinators. In late summer, its shiny edible berries attract birds and are suitable for making juices or jams. Hardy, resilient, and versatile, 'Autumn Magic' combines ecological value, seasonal beauty, and local production, while requiring little maintenance.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Shiny black berries, edible, very rich in antioxidants
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
average
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Chokeberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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