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    Aronia arbutifolia

    Also Known As

    • Aronia arbutifolia var. glabra
    • Photinia pyrifolia
    • Pyrus arbutifolia
    • Pyrus arbutifolia var. glabra

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 3'-8'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Aronia arbutifolia plant details

    Aronia arbutifolia is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green and red 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 - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aronia arbutifolia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and red
    Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aronia arbutifolia

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

    Gardening facts about Aronia arbutifolia plant

    How to Grow Aronia arbutifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance'

    aka Autumn Brilliance Black Chockberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Brilliance' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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
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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
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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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