{"product_id":"black-chokeberry-aronia-melanocarpa-50-seeds-hardy-edible-shrub-cold-hardy-native-shrub-antioxidant-rich-berries-brilliant-fall-color","title":"Black Chokeberry – Aronia melanocarpa 50 Seeds | Hardy Edible Shrub  Cold Hardy Native Shrub | Antioxidant-Rich Berries | Brilliant Fall Color","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eGrow a tough, beautiful, and highly productive native shrub with these Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) seeds. This adaptable deciduous shrub is prized for its showy spring flowers, glossy summer foliage, vibrant fall color, and nutrient-rich edible berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eIn spring, clusters of white five-petaled flowers cover the plant. By late summer to early fall, glossy black berries develop, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. While very tart fresh, the fruits are excellent for jams, jellies, wine, syrup, juice, tea, and other preserves. Birds and wildlife also love the berries, making this an excellent choice for habitat gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eBlack Chokeberry is extremely hardy and tolerant of cold, heat, drought, salt, wind, and even boggy soils. It spreads naturally by root suckers, making it ideal for hedges, windbreaks, erosion control, native plant gardens, and naturalized areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eYou will receive clean, labeled seeds ready for stratification and planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e✔️ 50 Black Chokeberry seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet\u003cbr data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e✔️ Sowing instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e✔️ Non-GMO, untreated seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eCommon Name: Black Chokeberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eBotanical Name: Aronia melanocarpa\u003cbr data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Seed\u003cbr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eSoil: Average, well-drained soil; tolerates boggy conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eWatering: Medium; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eMature Height: 3–6 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eSpread: 3–6 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–9\u003cbr data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eNative Range: Eastern United States \u0026amp; Southern Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before cold stratification. Cold stratify for 90–120 days at approximately 40°F in a moist medium. Sow 1\/16 inch deep and keep soil consistently moist during germination. Remove root suckers if you want to control spreading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47823297380593,"sku":null,"price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify5_31_00ed5c44-d474-4913-b65b-8aea6a109b27.jpg?v=1771856186","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/black-chokeberry-aronia-melanocarpa-50-seeds-hardy-edible-shrub-cold-hardy-native-shrub-antioxidant-rich-berries-brilliant-fall-color","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}