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Red Chokeberry

Aronia arbutifolia

Shrub Descriptions and Information
The flowers of Red Chokeberry are fragrant. Red Chokeberry is attractive to bees, butterflies and, or birds. Red Chokeberry can be found in the following U.S. States : AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MA, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA.

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Picture of Red Chokeberry (aronia arbutifolia)

Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA SCS. 1991. Southern wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. South National Technical Center, Fort Worth.

Shrub Details
Mature Height : 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Mature Spread : 6-8 feet
Mature Form : Erect shrub
Growth Rate : Moderate
Sun Exposure : Full Sun
Soil Moisture : Normal to Wet
Drought Tolerance : Low
Soil Type : Sandy to clay
Soil pH : 5.5 to 7.5
Flower Color : White, Near White
Flowering Time : Mid Spring
Fruit/Seed Color : Red
Foliage Color : Green
Hardiness Zones : 5-9

Other names for Red Chokeberry;
Synonym: Photinia pyrifolia
Synonym: Aronia arbutifolia var. glabra
Synonym: Pyrus arbutifolia
Synonym: Pyrus arbutifolia var. glabra

Planting and Growing Red Chokeberry
Red Chokeberry is drought tolerant and suitable for Xeriscaping, and has average water requirements, water regularly but do not over-water.

Red Chokeberry will grow in the following hardiness zones
Zone 5a, -20 F, -28.8 C
Zone 5b, -15 F, -26.1 C
Zone 6a, -10 F, -23.3 C
Zone 6b, -5 F, -20.5 C
Zone 7a, 0 F, -17.7 C
Zone 7b, 5 F, -14.9 C
Zone 8a, 10 F, -12.2 C
Zone 8b, 15 F, -9.4 C
Zone 9a, 20 F, -6.6 C
Zone 9b, 25 F, -3.8 C


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