Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa), often sold as Aronia berries. There is also a red variety (I've dreamed of finding this species). Native to wetlands and woodlands of the eastern and northern United States, this shrub produces deep purple berries packed with the highest antioxidant levels of any North American berry. 🔹 Supports heart health and healthy blood pressure 🔹 Rich in polyphenols, anthocyanins, and vitamin C 🔹 Studied for immune support and anti-inflammatory benefits There is a

The chokeberries (Aronia spp.) are an awesome group of native shrubs that can be planted in a wide variety of soils and tolerate moisture well. The fruits of both black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) and red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) are important to birds, and those of red chokeberry persist late into the winter, making them an especially important food source in winter. The flowers are wonderful for pollinators. Consider planting this shrub and its sister, black chokeberry (which I’ll h