Chokeberry, Brilliant Red

Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

Edibles Shrubs

Description

Compact shrub prized for its white spring flowers followed by larger, glossy red fruit and brilliant red fall foliage. The fruit is tart and bitter when eaten raw, but makes a great preserve. 

Botanical Name
Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'
Height
6-8'
Width
6-8'
Sun Exposure
Full Sun Partial Sun Filtered Sun
Soil Type
Well Draining
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Colors
White
Zones
Zone 4 Zone 4A Zone 4B Zone 5 Zone 5B Zone 6 Zone 7
Foliage Colors
Red Dark Green
Water Requirements
Moderate Secondary Culinary

Tags

Slow Growing Salt Tolerant Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds