Aronia Melanocarpa

Aronia melanocarpa does not require cross-fertilization.
The genus name, Aronia, is from the Greek word “aria.” This is the Greek name for the species of Sorbus, whose fruits are similar to the Chokeberry. The species name, melanocarpa, is the combination of two words. Melano means black and carpa meaning fruit. This is derived from the ripe fruits of this species. The common name, Chokeberry, references its tart and bitter berries. They are edible but are so astringent they may cause choking.