Chokeberry

Planting Chokeberry

• Plant chokeberry bushes 1m apart in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in beds, and borders.
• If growing in pots, choose a fairly large pot with good drainage. You may need to re-pot as the plant grows.
• Best grown in neutral to acidic soil.

Growing Tips & Pruning Advice

• Keep moisture consistent in the first two years. Thereafter they will tolerate wet and dry spells well.
• White flowers will appear in spring and summer, fruits follow in summer.
• Pruning can take place from the second year in Feb/Mar. Cut back any shoots which make harvesting difficult and any damaged shoots.
• Plants are hardy and will provide lovely autumn colours.

Harvesting

• You should be able to harvest in late summer/early autumn.