Shrub Species of the Aronia Genus

Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia)
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The Aronia genus (the Chokeberries), contains three species of deciduous shrubs, Aronia arbutifolia, Aronia melanocarpa, and Aronia prunifolia. All three are native to eastern North America.
Chokeberries are cultivated as ornamental landscaping shrubs, however because they contain high amounts of antioxidant pigment compounds, (such as anthocyanins) they are also cultivated and grown for this.

The Aronia Chokeberries are often confused with Chokecherries, (Prunus virginiana) which is also a shrub species in the Prunus Genus.

Facts about the Aronia Genus of Shrubs

• Genus Scientific Name = Aronia
• Genus Common Names = Chokeberry, the name comes from the astringency of the fruits which are inedible when raw. The berries can be used to make juice, jam, syrup, wine, and tea.
• Number of Taxa in the Aronia Genus = 3

List of Chokeberry Shrubs, Aronia Genus - All known species, taxa on Earth, organized by scientific Latin botanical name first and common names second.