tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post6150908163165474505..comments2023-10-25T02:07:09.084-07:00Comments on Aronia in America: Is it chokeberry or chokecherry?*************************http://www.blogger.com/profile/00846590682452363508noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-10450551690092011352020-09-03T16:06:24.201-07:002020-09-03T16:06:24.201-07:00You may use the picture comparing aronia to prunus...You may use the picture comparing aronia to prunus for an extension fact sheet but only if you make reference to this blog and give credit to me.*************************https://www.blogger.com/profile/00846590682452363508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-85603610010034311182020-09-03T12:59:10.091-07:002020-09-03T12:59:10.091-07:00could I use your picture comparing aronia to prunu...could I use your picture comparing aronia to prunus for an extension fact sheet? We do not charge for these and want to encourage more planting of aronia and use of it's berries. kind regards ebers@lincolnu.eduAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12847455291665427407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-31337304702385344372020-06-09T18:00:03.970-07:002020-06-09T18:00:03.970-07:00Thank you for your comments. Your criticism is val...Thank you for your comments. Your criticism is valid and appreciated.*************************https://www.blogger.com/profile/00846590682452363508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-15483645380700101172020-06-09T15:25:08.645-07:002020-06-09T15:25:08.645-07:00Despite the raves, this article has some clarity i...Despite the raves, this article has some clarity issues. <br />1. Paragraphs two and three discuss Chokecherry, but say nothing of the berries. <br /><br />Paragraph four is the first to discuss berries, but it's regarding Chokeberry. However, one could easily mistakenly take this berry discussion as continued discussion of Chokecherry. <br /><br />This potential confusion could be mitigated by editing paragraph four to read:<br /><br />Currently, there is no data in the scientific literature about any unwanted or toxic effects of Aronia melanocarpa, or Chokeberry (with berry underlined, as is the protocol in this article) fruit, seeds...<br /><br />2. You provide a photo of Chokecherry flowers. Why introduce a photo of a hosta when you have not provided a photo of Chokeberry flowers?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18171285585216789249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-74300027038804412052019-09-29T16:01:20.943-07:002019-09-29T16:01:20.943-07:00Nice article. I am interested in the healing prope...Nice article. I am interested in the healing properties of both plants. Very different. Thank you for sharingVolunteer Stewards of Humanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13915896200332927176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-91166921349457963942018-09-13T12:29:33.591-07:002018-09-13T12:29:33.591-07:00The fruit of chokeberry (aronia) and chokecherry a...The fruit of chokeberry (aronia) and chokecherry are not poisonous. But chokecherry seeds (pits) are poisonous. The fruit of another look-alike plant, common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), is not edible and works as a powerful laxative. The leaf arrangement and characteristics of common buckthorn and aronia are different. Aronia leaves are arranged alternately on the twig while common buckthorn are subopposite. This means that a leaf is almost opposite another leaf on the twig. The margin or edge to buckthorn leaves are smooth, the aronia has teeth on the margin of the leaves. Common buckthorn also has a single thorn at the tip of each branch, hence the name buckthorn. Aronia fruit is about 1/3 inch in diameter and while the buckthorn’s fruit is about 1/4 inch in diameter. Clusters of buckthorn fruit are attaches directly to the twig. Aronia fruit are produced at the end of the stems. For more identification characteristics, take a look at this website --<br />http://www.1854treatyauthority.org/images/IDComparisonsofInvasiveBuckthorn&HoneysuckletoNativePlantsinNEMN.pdf<br />*************************https://www.blogger.com/profile/00846590682452363508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-64211296926883764952018-09-13T11:19:15.142-07:002018-09-13T11:19:15.142-07:00Thank you for this article. I think it has helped ...Thank you for this article. I think it has helped me realize that I have a chokeBERRY tree planted in my flower bed, when for 9 or 10 years I have thought it to be a chokeCHERRY tree. It has always been covered in beautiful, dark berries and I've always thought it such a waste that they couldn't be used. I have researched over the internet several times about the tree (or bush) and have come away with the understanding that the berries are toxic, but still wondered if the information I found was incorrect. Now that I've read this article, I really think I might have a chokeBERRY tree (bush?)?? And if it truly is a chokeBERRY Bush, can I use it for jams, jellies, pies etc. I would love to start making use of the berries, but i dont want to poison my family. Is there any way you could help me tell for absolutely positive if what I have is a chokeBERRY Bush or a chokeCHERRY Bush? The berries are in clusters of 10-20 and are connected by stems that are red on top (facing the sun) and green underneath. The leaves come to a point and have what looks like a serrated edge all around. I cut open a berry and it had about 4 small seeds. Is there a way I could send a picture and you could say for certain,or does my description work well enough? Thank you, so much! I am excited to see your response. I hope my assumption is correct, but mostly want to be safe. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14002891671437834747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-10599687826133946472017-04-21T11:21:33.162-07:002017-04-21T11:21:33.162-07:00Thank you for posting this... I searched the last...Thank you for posting this... I searched the last two years to figure out what was growing in our yard and whether it is toxic or not... This year, I can pick some fruit off of it and count the seeds and know whether it is chokecherry or chokeberry... I even went to the extension club here and they weren't completely certain what it is... I will keep this page as a reference. Again, thank you!Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788307802450616576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-78192502871649486222016-12-15T06:41:32.726-08:002016-12-15T06:41:32.726-08:00Thank you for the information. Intelligently writ...Thank you for the information. Intelligently written, clearly presented and much appreciated!FabMom26https://www.blogger.com/profile/14754311422994170743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-26990704464233191262015-10-26T12:50:15.085-07:002015-10-26T12:50:15.085-07:00Wonderful article, as well as response to this que...Wonderful article, as well as response to this question I was about to ask! We have literal TONS of buckthorn along creeks and in yards in Denver, but also chokecherry and chokeberry around if you know what you're looking at.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18172680181723122785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-44938869506499417392014-09-17T12:10:41.445-07:002014-09-17T12:10:41.445-07:00How can one tell the difference between purging bu...How can one tell the difference between purging buckthorn (toxic) and chokecherry? The seem to look *very* similar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-56275417230241812472013-10-03T02:30:10.735-07:002013-10-03T02:30:10.735-07:00Thank you for this valuable information!Thank you for this valuable information!layla sayshttp://laylasays.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-73618949931371964822013-09-09T16:11:49.961-07:002013-09-09T16:11:49.961-07:00Selena,
This entire blog is about chokeberry. Pl...Selena, <br /><br />This entire blog is about chokeberry. Please read my posts and you will discover what chokeberry is.<br /><br />Dr. EverhartDr. Eldon Everharthttp://www.hortconsulting.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-87427112950959046402013-09-04T10:37:10.599-07:002013-09-04T10:37:10.599-07:00Rachael,
Testimonials about the health benefits o...Rachael,<br /><br />Testimonials about the health benefits of aronia may lead you to believe that aronia will cure any ailment from cancer and heart disease to baldness and spider bites. But the truth is -- aronia is not a cure-all. <br /><br />The health benefits of antioxidants and aronia are well documented in medical research publications. Most of the research studies have been done on laboratory animals (rats) not on people. And most are relatively short term studies. <br /><br />It is always good to have a large dose of skepticism even when reading peer reviewed scientific journal articles. And testimonial from individual "believers" are little more than wishful thinking. <br /><br />The "placebo effect" is real and can be very strong. If you believe or want to believe that something will cure your ailments, it most likely will or at least you will think it has. Belief is very powerful. <br /><br />So beware of testimonials! Written or spoken statements extolling the virtue of any product are often worthless or just one person's opinion. Statements made by ordinary citizens and "celebrity endorsements" are often used to sell products. These sales-pitches can be very effective when selling products. <br /><br />For more information about the health benefits of aronia, read my post on this blog with that title -- Health benefits of aronia.<br /><br />Dr. EverhartDr. Eldon Everharthttp://www.hortconsulting.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-91973527269017257822013-09-04T10:00:50.770-07:002013-09-04T10:00:50.770-07:00Thank you! This was a very good comparison between...Thank you! This was a very good comparison between the two plants. I now know that I have a chokecherry tree and not a chokeberry bush!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-24878773066664747962012-06-03T08:32:13.276-07:002012-06-03T08:32:13.276-07:00Thank you for pointing out that, “…this is a bette...Thank you for pointing out that, “…this is a better reference than a published book.” In fact, I have written a 44 page “book” about aronia. This booklet is not for sale. I give a “free” copy to each of my commercial aronia berry clients. It is full of essential information about commercial production, processing, and marketing of aronia berries.<br /><br />Each “want-to-be” commercial aronia berry grower that I consult with gets copy of my aronia growers’ guide as part of the consulting fee. Aronia consultations are available by telephone or in person. An aronia consultation usually takes about 3 to 5 hours depending on how much help is needed. I also provide follow-up support and assistance for as long as my clients need me and that’s usually at no additional cost.<br /><br />Dr. Eldon EverhartDd. Eldon Everharthttp://www.hortconsulting.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-75231310440108872072012-06-03T00:41:18.392-07:002012-06-03T00:41:18.392-07:00Thank you for such a clear and well-written post. ...Thank you for such a clear and well-written post. I bought a book on shrub identification that sadly referred to the chokecherry as chokeberry in the index - so this is a better reference than a published book. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-60182382851480413152011-11-12T08:43:46.892-08:002011-11-12T08:43:46.892-08:00The chokeberry (aronia berry) is very high in anti...The chokeberry (aronia berry) is very high in antioxidants and has so many nutritional benefits. To find out more about these benefits visit www.superberries.comRachaelhttp://www.superberries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823227541112032576.post-993811157112378322011-08-11T14:12:15.715-07:002011-08-11T14:12:15.715-07:00I recently saw an article published (check pubmed....I recently saw an article published (check pubmed.gov) by DL Maslov examining Aronia melanocarpa- it demonstrates that a tincture from the leaves effectively and significantly lowered blood glucose levels in diabetic and nondiabetic rats!Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548334065164485476noreply@blogger.com