Aronia melanocarpa 'Professor Ed' (Black Chokeberry 'Professor Ed')

The Aronia melanocarpa 'Professor Ed', commonly known as Black Chokeberry 'Professor Ed', is a deciduous shrub with a compact and upright growth habit. The dark green leaves are glossy and turn a beautiful red color in the fall. This cultivar produces clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers in spring, followed by glossy black berries in the summer. It is highly valued for its ornamental features and its edible fruit.