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Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

Chokeberry - Red

Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' is a deciduous shrub with white flowers in May. The bright red fruit of this Red Chokeberry ripens in late summer and persists into winter. The glossy foliage turns brilliant red in fall. This cultivar differs from the species; it is more compact, produces larger and more numerous fruit plus has superior red fall color.  It forms a suckering colony and is wet site and salt tolerant.

Height

8 Feet

Spread

4 Feet

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone

4
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
67 Aronia arbutifolia Brilliantissima #3 30-36" (NATIVE-white) Fruit start 300 mid July
0 Aronia arbutifolia Brilliantissima #7 4-5' (NATIVE-white) Fruit start 100 late June
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Deer Resistant
Erosion Control
Fall Color - Attractive
Fruit - Ornamental
Native
Winter Interest
Fruit
Soil Conditions
Average
Moist
Bloom Time
Spring
Exposure
Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Sun
Special Recognition
PHS Gold Medal Plant
Attracts Wildlife
Food Source for Wildlife
Tolerance
Black Walnut Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Wet Site Tolerant
Foliage Color
Green
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