Red Choke berry

Reviews (7)

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Red Chokeberry

Posted by Pop Kershaw on 27th Aug 2019

These arrived in great shape and packaged nicely. I got them planted.. Can't wait to see what they look like in the spring.
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Red Chokeberry

Posted by Cindy Edwards on 26th Aug 2019

this has an amazing red color love it
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Red Chokeberry

Posted by Barbara Jennings on 23rd Aug 2019

The blooms on this plant are very unique and beautiful. Looks great in my gardens!
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Red Chokeberry

Posted by Bobbie Rosen on 22nd Aug 2019

THis stuff is awesome.
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Red Chokeberry

Posted by Cindy Hawk on 22nd Aug 2019

these are eyecatching
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Red Chokeberry

Posted by Jeffery Cox on 21st Aug 2019

These look great. I have a lot of compliemtns on them.
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Great Plants

Posted by Jamie Adams on 2nd Oct 2018

received my shrubs and the are great in size. the shipping was fast and simple. and happy to see instructions came with them.

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Shipping Information

We ship all plants usps priority mail. They arrive to most locations within 2-3 days. We package all plants to retain moisture to up to 10 days in transit. All plants ships from our warehouses in Tennessee. All plants are grown and shipped from out Altamont (zip) 37301 location. We do drop ship for re-sellers also for those wanting to resell our plants.

How We Protect Your Plants For Transit

All plants are dug and immediately taken to our warehouse and tera-sorb moisture retention gel is applied to the roots and then wrapped in plastic to retain superior moisture for transit. They are placed in corogated cardboard shipping boxes for protection when shipped

Upon Receipt Of Your Plants

Upon receipt of your plants, unpack and unwrap the roots and mist with water. Plant within 24-48 hours. If you can not plant within this time frame, put your plants in a cool location (ex- basement, garage or cellar) and water the roots daily. Cover them back up with the plastic so they will not dry out until you can plant them. After planted, water every evening after the sun goes down for 5 days.

Shipping Dates
Ships November through April

Description

Red Chokeberry - Aronia Arbutifolia is a Deciduous Shrub

Red Chokeberry deciduous shrub reaches up to eight feet high and four feet across. Requiring full sun to partial shade, chokeberry boasts showy white flowers followed by shiny, red, tart berries. It grows best in average to well-drained soil, but can tolerate a variety of soil conditions. It is hardy in Zones 4-9. Compact with lustrous foliage, the chokeberry is attractive in borders and naturalized areas.

Red Chokeberry Bush is an Excellent Addition to Hedges and Naturalized Areas

This hardy bush is an excellent addition to hedges and naturalized areas throughout the country. In late April or early May, these long branches are covered with clusters of showy white blossoms that stand out against the shiny dark green leaves of the Red Chokeberry Bush. Lasting about 1 to 2 weeks, these flowers fade away, but the shrub does not lose its splendor. Only requiring a medium amount of water, the plant grows quickly and can survive through dry or rainy spells, and its tall size and thick green leaves continue to impress. As fall arrives, these leaves change color turning bright, crimson red mixed with splashes of purple.

Also, around September, the plant starts producing red fruit in the form of small berries clustered throughout the branches. These provide food for birds and other animals from September until the end of the year. While technically edible by humans, the berries are incredibly tart and not typically eaten. Landscapers often use this shrub around the edges of properties and to stabilize bank edges. With these simple requirements, the Red Chokeberry Bush multiplies and has few problems. It is an excellent choice for most yards as homeowners love the low maintenance requirements. Plus, few other shrubs put on a multi-seasonal show as this one does.

Red Chokeberry Plant

Red chokeberry, or Aronia arbutifolia, is a shrub belonging to the Rosaceae, or rose, family. The red chokeberry produces small round tart red fruits in late summer, which are edible to birds, mammals, and humans. Never invasive, red chokeberry is native to the east coast and is a valuable resource to wildlife from Pennsylvania to Florida. In the spring, each plant displays an abundance of clusters of small white fragrant flowers that attract pollinators. During autumn, each leaf transforms into a shade of brilliant red or maroon. The red chokeberry plant is among the last to hold berries on its branches in the winter, providing both forage and beauty. Each plant can range from 5 to 10' tall and 3 to 6' wide, with an upright vase-like growth pattern. Red chokeberry can thrive in average to heavy clay soils with little to profuse moisture and will transplant without a problem. Because red chokeberry is drought tolerant, it is suitable for xeriscaping or a rain garden. Able to grow from USDA Hardiness Zones 4a to 8b, red chokeberry withstands both cold and warm climates. This shrub is adapted to flourish in a wide soil pH range, from acidic to neutral (5.6 to 7.5). Though its dark green, glossy foliage grows well in partial shade, red chokeberry produces its berries best when exposed to 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day.