{"product_id":"iroquois-beauty-chokeberry","title":"Iroquois Beauty Chokeberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Compact Native with Three Seasons of Beauty\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eIroquois Beauty Chokeberry (\u003cem\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Iroquois Beauty') is a refined, compact form of our tough native black chokeberry. White flower clusters blanket the glossy green foliage in spring, dark berries follow to feed the birds, and autumn brings a blaze of red and purple. Adaptable to wet or dry soil and sun or part shade, it's a dependable, wildlife-friendly choice for foundation beds and naturalized areas in Woodbury, Plymouth, and Edina.\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 'Iroquois Beauty'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 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 3–9 (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\u003eBrilliant red to 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 Iroquois Beauty in foundation plantings, rain gardens, native and pollinator beds, and low informal hedges. Its compact habit and three-season interest make it an easy, low-maintenance performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring through early fall. Minnesota's moist spring 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\u003eIs Iroquois Beauty a Minnesota native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a compact 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 throughout the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it handle wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it thrives in rain gardens and damp spots but also tolerates dry sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer generally leave chokeberry alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Iroquois Beauty with our other chokeberries and native pollinator shrubs for a layered, wildlife-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Iroquois Beauty Chokeberry Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low informal hedge or rain-garden band, space Iroquois Beauty 2.5 feet apart, center to center — at its 2–3 foot mature width the plants knit into a continuous flowering row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRow Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (2.5 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a native or foundation bed, plant drifts of 3–5 at the same spacing; a single plant fills a 3–4 foot pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIroquois Beauty Chokeberry Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of white flowers blanket the glossy new foliage in May, buzzing with early pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, glossy deep-green leaves stay tidy through heat; dark purple-black berries ripen by late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best fall shows among compact natives — foliage ignites brilliant red to purple while birds work the berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine twiggy structure holds snow nicely; fully hardy to zone 3, so there's never winter damage to worry about in the Twin Cities.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ground-hug-aronia\"\u003eGround Hug Aronia\u003c\/a\u003e — a flat groundcover chokeberry to carpet the ground in front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/low-scape-mound-aronia\"\u003eLow Scape Mound Aronia\u003c\/a\u003e — a similar compact mound for repeating drifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/viking-aronia\"\u003eViking Aronia\u003c\/a\u003e — the full-size berry-producing chokeberry for the back layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/first-editions-fiber-optics-buttonbush\"\u003eFiber Optics Buttonbush\u003c\/a\u003e — a fellow native, wet-tolerant pollinator shrub for rain gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Iroquois Beauty Chokeberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIroquois Beauty thrives almost anywhere — full sun to part shade, wet rain-garden soil or dry banks — and its compact 2–3 foot size, native pedigree, and deer resistance make it one of the easiest foundation and naturalizing shrubs for Twin Cities yards. It's not a fit if you want showy summer flowers or an evergreen presence — its show is spring bloom, berries, and blazing fall color, with bare stems in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54331245297969,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54331245330737,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/iroquois-beauty-chokeberry.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/iroquois-beauty-chokeberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}