{"product_id":"chokeberry-2-gal-autumn-magic-black-87945","title":"Chokeberry, 2 gal, Autumn Magic Black","description":"The 'Autumn Magic' black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic') is a popular, low-maintenance deciduous shrub known for its multi-season visual interest, extreme hardiness, and adaptability. It features attractive white spring flowers, glossy green summer foliage, abundant black berries, and a spectacular red and purple fall color display. \r\nYear-round interest: This cultivar provides ornamental value throughout the year, with showy white flowers in spring, deep green glossy leaves in summer, brilliant fall foliage, and persistent black berries in winter.\r\nAdaptable \u0026amp; Hardy: It is highly adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, from wet, boggy areas to dry soils once established, and is very resistant to pests, diseases, and urban pollution. It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8.\r\nFoliage: The leaves are a dark, glossy green during the summer and \"ignite\" into brilliant shades of scarlet-red, orange, and purple in the fall.\r\nFlowers: Fragrant clusters of small, white, five-petaled flowers appear in mid-to-late spring, which attract pollinators.\r\nFruit: Large, blueberry-sized dark purple-black berries appear in late summer and persist through winter, offering a beautiful contrast to the fall and winter landscape. The berries are edible but very astringent raw; they are often used for jams, jellies, and juice.\r\nAttribute \tDescription\r\nLight - Full sun to partial shade; best fruit and fall color in full sun.\r\nSoil - Highly adaptable; tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, sand, moist, or even boggy soils.\r\nWater - Medium moisture requirements, but becomes drought-tolerant once established.\r\nMaintenance - Low-maintenance; prune in late winter to remove dead branches or control suckering if a contained shape is desired.\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need any more photos or additional information on this product, send us a message using the chat button on our website with the product name, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis plant has a representative product photo and the item you will receive may not be exactly as shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bron \u0026 Sons Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707159388400,"sku":"73140","price":38.23,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/3617\/4760\/files\/73140-1.jpg?v=1779490331","url":"https:\/\/floralacres.ca\/products\/chokeberry-2-gal-autumn-magic-black-87945","provider":"Floral Acres Greenhouse \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}