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The Spring Sale is Open at Geist Nursery. Come shop in person now through June 28! Closed on Mondays. Order online for pickup at Geist or this week's Whistle Stops!
The Spring Sale is Open at Geist Nursery. Come shop in person now through June 28! Closed on Mondays. Order online for pickup at Geist or this week's Whistle Stops!

Purple Chokeberry (Aronia prunifolia)

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Original price $39.99 - Original price $39.99
Original price
$39.99
$39.99 - $39.99
Current price $39.99

Fall Species

This Species is typically available during our Fall Sale Mid-September through Mid-October at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.

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Estimated Height at Pickup: 2-3’, 3 gal

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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