Morton Black Chokeberry - IROQUOIS BEAUTY

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 Botanical Name: Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton'
Common Name: Morton Black Chokeberry - IROQUOIS BEATUY^TM

Updated 2/2012

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Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton" flowers	Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton" fruits

flowers	fall color

Height: 2-3' Spread: 4-5' Habit/Form: Upright, suckering Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 3-8

Cultural Requirements: This shrub thrives in full sun to part shade. Once mature, plants are very tolerant of wet soil and drought.

Ornamental Characteristics: This smaller version of the species will produce long lasting clusters of black berries, small white flowers in the spring, and wine-red fall color. Iroquois Beauty™ was selected at The Morton Arboretum and introduced by Chicagoland Grows® Introduction Program.

Uses in the Landscape: Use in mass or in the mixed borders. Birds can be attracted to the fruit.

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