Aronia melanocarpa
May be used as a native hedge. Pretty pink and white flowers. Dark berries.
 
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•Blooms: early
•Height: 3'-6'
•Moisture requirements:  moderate, tolerant of wet places
•Sun/Shade:  full sun to part shade
•Shrub
•Family: Rosaceae
 
•Pollinator service: Helps fill the important early season pollinator window. Bird and small mammal feeder.
 
NOTES:
Berries may be used for a tasty native jelly. Best fruit production usually occurs in full sun. Remove root suckers to prevent colonial spread unless desired.
 
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Ferns, Blue phlox, Penn sedge, Wild strawberry, Blue violet, other native trees and shrubs