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Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott Black chokeberry · Ornamentals · bred by University of Connecticut

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a low-growing creeping densely branched shrub with a prostrate growth habit. At maturity, the plant reaches a height of 15–30 cm with a shrub width of about 90 cm.

Leaves are elliptical, glossy, finely serrated, bright green in summer and red or orange in autumn. In spring, the plant blooms with small white flowers and forms edible dark purple fruits with a tart taste.

The plant possesses high winter hardiness (USDA zones 3–9), is low-maintenance, adapts well to various soil types, drought conditions, and salt exposure. It possesses relative resistance to deer browsing.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
University of Connecticut 22 Developed the variety
Applicant
University of Connecticut 22 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
University of Connecticut 22 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 16501509
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  1. Application filed 18 April 2019
  2. Registered 2 June 2020
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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Nearby in the species list Elisabeth, Galicjanka, Melrom, Nero, Nero Eggert, Rubina, UCONNAM165, UCONNAM166, Viking, Vseslava

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