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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Aronia arbutifolia (L.) Pers.
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Red Chokeberry
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Rosaceae
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5
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deciduous shrub
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Somewhat narrow, upright, suckering deciduous shrub. Medium growth and texture.
ADAPTABILITY:
Prefers acid soil, tolerates both wet and dry sites; best fruiting in full sun.
FUNCTIONS:
Naturalizing, best planted en masse (for fruiting effect).
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
No serious problems, "leggy" with age.
NATIVE RANGE:
Eastern United States Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Brilliantissima'- large, bright red fruits, excellent red fall color.
Aronia melanocarpa is similar with less noticeable black fruit.
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