Photinia melanocarpa
Black Chokeberry
Description:
Shrub with smooth leaf surfaces. Found in forested wetlands and shrub bogs. White to pink flowers on smooth stalks develop into 1/4 inch black fruits. 5 to 10 feet high. Can grow in wet or dry areas. Prefers partial shade. Flood tolerant.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Rosaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds |
| Bloom Time: | Late April to late May |
| Fruit Timing: | Early July to October, persisting |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |