Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' (Red chokeberry)

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Botanical Name: Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' ah-ROE-nee-ah ar-bew-tih-FOE-lee-ah Common Name: Red chokeberry Genus: Aronia

This is an erect shrub with lustrous dark green leaves that turn scarlet in autumn. It produces numerous white flowers tinged with pink, and abundant showy red berries that persist into winter (birds dislike the taste).
Care: Tolerates both wet and dry soil. Easy to grow.
Propagation: Root softwood cuttings in summer.
Problems: Leaf spot and rust are common.

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Height	6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread	3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Habit	Spreads
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Adaptable
Maintenance	Moderate
Tolerance	Deer Tolerant
Characteristics	Native
Bloom Time	Spring
Flower Color	Pink Flower; White Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Roadside
Seasonal Interest	Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type	Shrubs

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