The Chokeberry is a good source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, and can be a useful plant in the garden, with fragrant spring blooms, red autumn colours and its edible berries. 'Hugin' is a compact variety, so is good for small gardens.Aronia is the ideal shrub for beginners, and can be grown in sun or shade, or even in boggy, waterlogged conditions. Plants are resistant to dry conditions too, a range of pests and diseases and polluted air. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 3m (10').