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Purple Chokeberry

Aronia prunifolia

Purple Chokeberry Descriptions and Information
Purple Chokeberry is mainly grown for foliage interest. This is a deciduous shrub with shiny, glossy leaves that also provide good autumn color. Purple Chokeberry can be found in the following U.S. States : CT, DC, DE, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WI, WV.

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Picture of Purple Chokeberry (Aronia prunifolia)

Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. 1995. Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. Northeast National Technical Center, Chester.

Purple Chokeberry Details
Mature Height : 10 ft
Mature Spread : 6 ft
Mature Form : Thicket Forming
Growth Rate : Medium
Sun Exposure : Partial Shade
Soil Moisture : Medium
Soil Type : Sandy - medium
Soil pH : Normal
Flower Color : White
Flowering Time : Spring
Fruit/Seed Color : Blue
Foliage Color : Red
Hardiness Zones : 4-8

Other names for Purple Chokeberry;
Aronia floribunda.
Pyrus floribunda

Planting and Growing Purple Chokeberry
Purple Chokeberry has average water requirements, water regularly, but do not over-water.

Purple Chokeberry will grow in the following hardiness zones
Zone 4a, -30 F, -34.4 C
Zone 4b, -25 F, -31.6 C
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


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