Smaller in size compared to the wild species, the black chokeberry ‘Low Scape Snowfire’ (Aronia melanocarpa) offers a variety of contrasts from spring to fall, with a generous bloom that almost covers the entire shrub, followed by the darkening berries that have the chance to ripen as the foliage flames red in preparation for frost. More for you to enjoy! Birds are not attracted, nor are the neighborhood children, to consume these dark, tart fruits, which resemble blueberries without the sweetness. They are astringent and slightly bitter but packed with anthocyanin pigments. An excellent natural food coloring when dried into powder or juiced as a powerful antioxidant. It works well in savory dishes, maple desserts, pairs with spices, the gentle bitterness of chocolate, or in jams with sweeter fruits.

Never seen ravaged by disease or pests, it guarantees significant harvests year after year, which can be gathered with just a quick, efficient pass, requiring little more than pruning old branches that are less likely to bear fruit. Resilient, the black chokeberry ‘Low Scape Snowfire’ perfectly embodies the ideal of maximum harvest for minimal effort.

A pillar of edible landscapes for any northern citizen aiming for food autonomy or for communities seeking greater food security. It prevents erosion along riparian zones, tolerates salt spray and drought, and adapts to marshy soils, withstanding both heat and cold. Self-pollinating.