Aronia x prunifolia (Chokeberries)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Aronia |
| Species | x prunifolia |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | A naturally occurring hybrid between A. arbutifolia and A. melanocarpa. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Edible fruit with a sour taste and thus best used in baking or juices. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Plant for autumn colour, spring blooms, as a food for birds or personal consumption. |
| Cultivation | Plant in moist but well-drained soil. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves turn a bright red in autumn. |
| Flower Description | Five-petaled white flowers with dark coloured anthers. |
| Fruit Description | Globular, purple fruit. |