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Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to wet, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' (red chokeberry) bears showy and white flowers during mid-spring. The foliage is dark green in colour. Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' (red chokeberry) yields showy and medium red fruit.
Typical Uses Bog, hedge and screening.
Special Characteristics This deciduous shrub attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. In the fall, Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour, and during the winter it continues to provide interest in your garden.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' (red chokeberry) may be invasive.