Red Chokeberry

Red Chokeberry For Sale - Aronia Arbutifolia

Red Chokeberry is a stunning autumn specimen with its bright red leaves matched by its delightful red berries. This cheerful and bright shrub is five-petaled and presents as a pinky white color. The stamens of each flower are bright pink, which contrasts with the petals elegantly and delicately.

The flowers attract pollinators, and once pollinated, the subsequent berries will bring a myriad of wildlife to the garden.

Plant Details - Red Chokeberry

Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)

Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 6–10 ft

Spread: 3–6 ft

Growth Rate: Moderate

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: White to light pink

Fruit: Bright red berries

Wildlife Value: Fruits provide food for birds and mammals

While the berries are edible, they are bitter and very astringent. The common name ‘chokeberry’ comes from the fact that the berries are so bitter you may choke when you eat them. They are extremely high in antioxidants and are usually sweetened to be made palatable. They are commonly used to make jams or chutneys, and can even be used to make wine.

Once the leaves of the Red Chokeberry start to transition in autumn, they begin orange and slowly turn to a purply red. Once defoliated, the bark of this robust shrub is exposed, showing off reddish-brown stems and branches, which add an element of appeal to your winter garden.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Red Chokeberry

Overall, this shrub is resilient, low-maintenance, and easy to grow. It grows well across various soil conditions, including wet and dry conditions. It will tolerate periods of flooding as well. It can grow in either full sun or part shade; however, the best fruiting is achieved in full sun conditions.

Red Chokeberry spreads via sucker and will eventually form colonies if left to grow unhindered. It can be used in mass plantings or as a part of a mixed shrub hedge.

Noteworthy Characteristics of Red Chokeberry

Plant this shrub in your garden to enjoy a myriad of wildlife feasting on the profuse berries of this productive plant year after year. Shop for Red Chokeberry shrubs online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.