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    • Photo of Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance'

    Also Known As

    • Autumn Brilliance Black Chockberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance' plant details

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, edible, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Heavy crops of jet black fruit that Robins will enjoy if you don't. Starry white April flowers and pumpkin orange and red fall color. Suckering shrub 6 ft tall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance' plant

    How to Grow Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Aronia arbutifolia

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aronia arbutifolia fruit by Abrahami
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    Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero'

    aka Aronia melanocarpa 'Nero', Nero Black Chockberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-7'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero' foliage, fruit by Forestfarm
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    Aronia melanocarpa

    aka Black Chokeberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Aronia melanocarpa flower by Kristine Paulus
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    Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton'

    aka Aronia Iroquois Beauty™, Morton Black Chokeberry - Iroquois Beauty™

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton' flower by Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction Program
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    Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

    aka Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliant', Photinia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima', Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' by Grace Peterson
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