Aronia melanocarpa, the black-purple species, has a much deeper purple color than blueberries, which are also North American natives. The berry is now cultivated, ...

Black chokeberry is another common name for aronia. Its scientific name is Aronia melanocarpa. It is related to roses, apples, and mountain ash trees. Its fruit looks similar to blueberries ...

Midwest Aronia Association president Melissa Ehrman Johnson says her group, which has members in 12 states and Ontario, Canada, has farmers fetching anywhere from 50 cents per pound to $7.50 a pound.

Aronia berries, or chokeberries, have become popular among health-conscious consumers. This article reviews their nutrition, benefits, and downsides.

Aronia melanocarpa is a self-seeding perennial and relatively resistant to diseases, pests and even the usual top berry plant nemesis — birds. Several varieties are available for planting.

Aronia melanocarpa, otherwise known as the chokeberry (not to be confused with chokecherry), is a small dark purple fruit that has just begun making a name for itself in the health-food world. 1 ...

Low Scape Mound Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa ‘UCONNAM165’) could be the answer. This compact, low-growing deciduous shrub has glossy dark-green ovate leaves that turn warm shades of red and ...

Aronia melanocarpa, colloquially known as the black chokeberry, is a branching shrub species native to eastern North America. It belongs to the family Rosaceae and can be identified by its glossy ...

Researchers compared the effects of fermented and non-fermented Aronia melanocarpa berries on glycemic markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. Despite the berries' high antioxidant potential ...

Aronia melanocarpa, commonly known as black chokeberry, is rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids, and other phenolic compounds, giving it potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial ...

Aronia is a shrub, with most cultivars growing to about four or five feet high and wide, and is fully winter hardy in Zone 3, making it a perfect match for the entire Upper Midwest.