What Do I Do When My Chokeberries Arrive?

Question

I ordered some 2-3 year old chokeberry bushes, only now I see that they ship in november. I live in northern Maine, and the ground may be frozen by then. Should I container them over winter? How would I go about making sure they survive?

Answer 1

Yes, you will want to leave them in container. Though they are VERY cold hardy, they will appreciate an early spring planting. If you don't have a horticultural lamp, you can keep them alive (but likely not the happiest) indoors using natural window light, given you can find a well lit spot.

This article will give you a little information on Aronia- https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chokecherry/chokecherries-in-the-landscape.htm