Black Chokeberry Shrub, Aronia Melanocarpa, Seeds (Edible, Fall Colors) 50 Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Showy Flowers, Fall Color, Winter Interest, Showy Edible Fruits, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Hedge/Windbreak, Cold, Heat, Drought, Salt and Wind Tolerant Black Chokeberry is deciduous shrub that grows 3 to 6 feet tall. Black Chokeberry grows as an upright, somewhat rounded shrub that spreads readily by root sprouts. It is tolerant of most soils and climates. Leaves are glossy, dark green in summer, turning an attractive purple red in the Fall. Flowers are white, 5-petaled clusters, blooming in spring. Flowers are followed in early Fall by small dark purple, edible fruits. The fruits are high in vitamin C and antioxidants and although edible, are extremely tart and are not for eating fresh but can be used to make tasty jams, jellies, wine, syrup, juice, soft spreads and tea. The fruits are also eaten by birds and other wildlife.