Aronia melanocarpa 'Revontuli Spreader'? - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Black chokeberry 'Revontuli® Mound' (Aronia melanocarpa) is a broad, flat, rounded dwarf shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. These appear from April to May. From September onwards, these develop into black, round fruits that remain on the plant for a very long time. The Black chokeberry 'Revontuli® Mound' also bears glossy, ovate, dark-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position, it usually reaches a height of around 30 cm and spreads to around 90 cm. Black chokeberry 'Revontuli® Mound' has no particular soil requirements.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sorbus melanocarpa.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow-purple autumn colour * suitable for planters * wind-resistant, tolerant of soil salinity

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Black chokeberry 'Revontuli® Mound' are dark green, ovate, glossy and alternate. They are about 2 - 5 cm in size. Black chokeberry 'Revontuli® Mound' is bright yellow-purple in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Black chokeberry 'Revontuli® Mound' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Black chokeberry 'Revontuli® Mound' is a broad, flat and rounded dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 20–30 cm and spreads to a width of approx. 60–90 cm.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers of Black chokeberry 'Revontuli® Mound' appear in panicles from April to May.

Fruit
The black drupes have a sweet-sour flavour. The drupes are round. Ripen from September onwards. They remain on the plant for a very long time.

Use
Container plant, specimen plant, ground cover, ornamental shrub, bee forage, bird food plant, jam

Root
Finely branched.