Estimated Height at Pickup: 2-3’, 1 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.