Aronia arbutifolia - Red Chokeberry (Rosaceae)

Aronia arbutifolia and Aronia melanocarpa are deciduous shrubs known for shiny green summer and red autumn foliage. Chokeberries have colorful, pendulous fruits, are very adaptable to moist/wet sites, and are appropriate for naturalizing and for attracting wildlife.

-full sun to partial shade

-tolerant of poor soils and moisture (wet or dry) but prefers rich, moist, well-drained, slightly acid soil

-takes well to pruning

-generally stress tolerant

Habitat -Zones 3 to 9

-Native to Eastern North America, Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Michigan.