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Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia)

Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) is a deciduous shrub with white spring flowers, glossy red fruits, and vibrant fall foliage, offering multi-season interest.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, especially during dry periods.

Soil

Adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Full sun yields best flowering and fruiting.

Water

Water regularly, especially during dry periods.

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Tolerates a wide range, including cold winters.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring.

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Red, Yellow, Orange

Leaf Type

Simple, alternate

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Adenorachis arbutifolia (L.) Nieuwl.
Amelanchier chinensis K.Koch
Aronia densa Carrière
Aronia depressa Spach
Aronia pubens Spach
Aronia pumila M.Roem.
Aronia pyrifolia Pers.
Hahnia arbutifolia (L.) Medik.
Mespilus arbutifolia L.
Mespilus montana M.Roem.
Mespilus pumila Schmidt
Photinia pyrifolia (Pers.) K.R.Robertson & J.B.Phipps
Pyrus arbutifolia (L.) L.f.
Pyrus capitata Lindl.
Pyrus depressa Lindl.
Pyrus grandiflora Lindl.
Pyrus pubens Lindl.
Sorbus arbutifolia (L.) Heynh.
Sorbus depressa (Lindl.) Heynh.
Sorbus pubens (Lindl.) Heynh.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusAronia
  • speciesAronia arbutifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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