The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Aronia melanocarpa 'Professor Ed' is typically in late August or early September.
black chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa 'Professor Ed'
Also Known As - ChokeberryCycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Greenwood Cuttings
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Sun, Partial Shade
Soil:
Sandy Clay Rocky
Fruits:
purple,black Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,purple
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water your black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa 'Professor Ed') once a week in the summer and every 2 to 3 weeks in the winter. Water deeply, saturating the soil until water begins to come out of the bottom of the pot. Avoid overwatering by only adding water if the upper 2 inches (5 cm) of soil feels dry. During prolonged periods of extreme hot weather, water more often to ensure adequate soil moisture.
sunlight
Black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa 'Professor Ed') prefers full sun, meaning 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day. This is the optimum amount for this plant species; any less can result in poor growth and bloom production. During the summer months, this plant prefers sustained direct sunlight, but during spring and fall it can benefit from some light protection from the harsh summer sun. For this reason, it's important to choose a planting location carefully, making sure it will receive the desired amount of sunlight.
pruning
Aronia melanocarpa 'Professor Ed' should be pruned annually in early spring or late winter, before new growth appears. Focus on removing any diseased, dead, or damaged branches, as well as any crossing branches. In addition, thin out shoots (no more than 1-third of the branches) to create an open clump shape and to promote air circulation. Non-fruiting branches may be removed to encourage larger fruit size. Lastly, any suckers at the base of the plant should be removed.
Season
Aronia melanocarpa 'Professor Ed' typically starts flowering in late April or early May.
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Aronia melanocarpa 'Professor Ed' is typically in late August or early September.