{"product_id":"autumn-magic-chokeberry","title":"Autumn Magic Chokeberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFamous for Fiery, Long-Lasting Fall Color\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutumn Magic Chokeberry (\u003cem\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Magic') is the variety to plant for an unforgettable fall. Its especially glossy green foliage erupts into a vivid mix of red, orange, and purple that lingers longer than most shrubs, capping a season that begins with white spring flowers and continues with clusters of dark berries for the birds. A rugged, adaptable native, it shines in mixed borders and naturalized beds across Minnetonka, Blaine, and Chanhassen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Magic'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 ft tall and wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–8 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring (white flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVivid red, orange, and purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly adaptable; tolerates wet and dry soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Autumn Magic in mixed shrub borders, native and pollinator plantings, rain gardens, and informal hedges where its standout fall color can shine. It also supports birds and pollinators across the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring through early fall. A moist spring start is ideal, and planting six or more weeks before hard frost lets roots establish before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 2–3 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. It tolerates both drought and wet soil once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line or soaker hose provides easy, even moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Autumn Magic special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's selected for exceptional, long-lasting fall color in shades of red, orange, and purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a Minnesota native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a selection of native black chokeberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hardy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's rated to Zone 3 and fully hardy statewide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer generally avoid chokeberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Autumn Magic with our compact chokeberries and native pollinator shrubs for a layered, wildlife-friendly planting with knockout fall color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Autumn Magic Chokeberry Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an informal hedge or massed planting, space Autumn Magic about 3 feet apart — close enough to knit into a continuous sweep of fall color:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (3 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13–14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a rain-garden or border accent, plant in groups of 3–5 at the same 3-foot spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutumn Magic Chokeberry Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of white, apple-blossom-like flowers in May feed early bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally glossy deep-green foliage — the shiniest leaf in the native shrub border — while dark berries swell and ripen to near-black by August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The headline act — a vivid, long-lasting blend of red, orange, and purple that outlasts most other shrubs in the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistent dark berries hang on into winter, feeding cedar waxwings and other songbirds after softer fruits are gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Rain-Garden \/ Wet-Soil   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/iroquois-beauty-chokeberry\"\u003eIroquois Beauty Chokeberry\u003c\/a\u003e — the compact sibling for the front of the same bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sprite-winterberry\"\u003eRed Sprite Winterberry\u003c\/a\u003e — shares the wet-soil tolerance and adds bright red winter berries beside Aronia's dark ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/isanti-dogwood\"\u003eIsanti Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — red winter stems behind chokeberry's fall fire make a classic native rain-garden pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arrowwood-viburnum\"\u003eArrowwood Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — a taller native backdrop that feeds the same pollinators and birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Autumn Magic Chokeberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in full sun to part shade and shrugs off nearly any soil — wet rain-garden lows, dry sandy spots, and heavy clay alike — with deer rarely bothering it. It's not a fit if you want a tidy formal hedge: chokeberry suckers gently and looks best in naturalized, informal plantings; fall color is also noticeably weaker in deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54304830488881,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54304830521649,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/autumn-magic-chokeberry.jpg?v=1779727886","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/autumn-magic-chokeberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}