Aronia chernoplodnaya, Volyn region.

Aronia, orRowberry chernoplodnaya, is a shrub that reaches a height of 1.5-2.5 meters. A young aronia bush is quite compact, but with age it becomes more sprawling. The crown of an adult bush can reach 3 meters in diameter.Berries of black color with a wax coating, collected in umbrellas. The taste of aronia berries is sweet, with an astringent-tart aftertaste. This shrub has a beautiful decorative appearance, especially in autumn. Aronia can be used both in single plantings and planted in rows. It also looks very beautiful in the form of a hedge. For planting aronia, you should choose sunny areas, it is not demanding on the soil.