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Aronia floribunda

purple chokeberry

Keeping taxonomists on their toes, this plant, previously regarded as a hybrid of black and red chokeberry, is a species of its own. Adaptable to a range of soil conditions, this showy shrub bears slightly hairy edible purple berries following white spring flowers.

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Height: 6-8 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Fall/Winter Fruit
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Additional Attributes
Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Low Maintenance
Edible
Landscape Use
Specimen
Naturalize
Hedge/screening
Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red to Purple Fall Foliage
Purple to Black Fruit


North American Distribution


purple chokeberry - Aronia floribunda from Native Plant Trust
(c) Arthur Haines, Native Plant Trust
(c) Arthur Haines, Native Plant Trust