Purple Chokeberry (Aronia prunifolia) 1 GAL
Fall Species
This Species is typically available during our Fall Sale Preorders in August, and/or the in-person Fall Sale Mid-September through Mid-October at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
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This species is not available this year. We hope to see it next Fall!
This naturally occurring hybrid between red and black chokeberries (variously called a variety or a hybrid species depending on the source, and usually written Aronia x prunifolia) displays purple berries and bright red fall foliage! Berries are edible, though astringent. Shrubs tend to sucker, and can be grown for a hedge or visual barrier. Though a hybrid species, it purportedly breeds true and can be propagated by seed.
Pollination: Likely self pollinating.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic
Soil Type: Loamy
Height: 8’-12’
Width: 6’-9’
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May
Fruit: Edible purple berries mature in fall.
Fall Color: Orange, Red
Root Type: Rhizome
Notable Wildlife Interactions: No specific data available, likely similar to red and black chokeberries in supporting pollinators with flowers, and birds with berries.
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