Iroquois Beauty™ Black Chokeberry

Iroquois Beauty™ is a compact selection of black chokeberry, with spring clusters of white flowers followed by black fruit from late summer into fall. Its open, upright-spreading form and burgundy-to-purple fall color give it a smaller footprint than the species for shrub borders and small gardens. ## Form and seasonal display [McKay Nursery’s cultivar profile](https://www.mckaynursery.com/chokeberry-iroquois) identifies it as *Aronia melanocarpa* ‘Morton’ and describes it as a Midwestern selection that rarely exceeds 3 feet tall, with a 4–5 foot spread. Its flowers are followed by black fruit, and late-fall foliage can turn purple. The current catalog’s 2–3 foot height and 4–5 foot width are supported by these values and the [2026 wholesale listing](https://www.wilsonsnurseryinc.com/catalog2026.pdf), and are retained. ## Siting Full sun produces stronger berry display, while part shade is also suitable. The nursery lists normal, clay, dry, and wet soil conditions and reports streambank suitability; moist soil is preferred, but the plant tolerates seasonal wetness and dry summers once established. It can be planted individually in a small garden or in masses along a shrub border. ## Maintenance Water regularly through establishment and during extended dry periods. Once established, the shrub can tolerate some dry weather, though consistent moisture supports growth and fruiting. Remove unwanted suckers if you want a defined footprint. The fruits are described as edible by the nursery, but their astringent flavor makes them better suited to processing than casual fresh eating.