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Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissma'
Red Chokeberry
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Native, upright-growing shrub
- Shiny, dark green foliage
- Small white flowers mid-late May
- Bright red autumn foliage
- Attracts birds and bees
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Native
Salt Tolerant
Vigorous
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to partial shade in rich, consistently moist soil. Plants can be pruned in late winter or early spring to control size and for rejuvenation. Easy to grow.
Height: 6-10 ft
Spread: 3-5 ft
Price Level 1: $39.99~#2
Bloom Color: Green
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Vigorous
- Salt Tolerant
- Fall Color
- Native
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Aronia
Common Name: Red chokeberry
Narrow, upright shrub with shiny, dark green foliage and red fall color. Small white flowers bloom from mid to late May followed by red fruit in fall. Great for hedges, naturalizing and as a specimen.