Shrubs
Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' (Red Chokeberry)
Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'
Also known as Brilliant Red Chokeberry
Available at our Langlois nursery
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About This Plant
Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' (Red Chokeberry), 'Brilliantissima', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'
- Common name
- Brilliant Red Chokeberry
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 3-6 ft tall × 3-6 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring (May)
- Bloom color
- Red
- Foliage color
- Green
- Harvest
- Late summer, Fall
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees, Butterflies
- Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Pollinator support
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