Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' plant details

Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, fall color, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Brilliant red fall color and masses of bright red berries following white spring flowers make this medium to 8' shrub a wonderful choice for accent or hedge and absolutely amazing when planted in masses; native to wet or dry thickets of the eastern United States, it is prefect for damp sites or rain gardens. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous shrub with a compact habit and oval-shaped green leaves that turn bright red in the fall. Clusters of white flowers appear in mid-spring and mature into red berries. The berries persist through the winter making this a nice 4-season interest plant. This U.S. native shrub is a great choice for borders or mass plantings.

By: Garden World

This 7' t x 4' w shrub blooms white in April, has shiny leaves, brilliant red-orange in fall, with also brilliant red-orange berries. It's very low-maintenance and very easy-going, tolerating shade, tolerating clay, and tolerating nearly any amount of water or lack thereof. Handsome and an easy keeper. If only they were all that way ;). The common name is in reference to the tart and bitter berries which are technically edible but so astringent as to cause choking in those who deign to try them.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Brilliant 1/4" red berries are produced in the fall and persist for a long period of time. White flowers are produced in May. Thrives in moist well-drained soil. Great for mass plantings or borders.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Easy to grow, adapts to any soil after being established, even dry or wet. Variable in size depending on growth conditions. May occasionally sucker. Stupendous Fall berries and leaf color. A favorite of Finches, Jays, Juncos, and Grosbeaks. Brilliantissima is more compact, with shinier foliage and more, larger berries. AKA, Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliant'.