Aronia melanocarpa 'Galicjanka' (Black chokeberry 'Galicjanka')

Cultivation

Plant in moist but well-drained soil in sun or light shade. Autumn colour is best if planted in sun. Tolerates drought and pollution. Fruit is edible but tart and bitter. Fruit is sometimes used to make jams and jellies.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Wildlife

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic