Aronia x prunifolia
Purple Chokeberry
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Purple Chokeberry (Aronia x prunifolia) - Description
Aronia x prunifolia is native to Eastern North America. It can grow to heights of 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 9 feet wide. It is considered to be a natural hybrid between Aronia melanocarpa and Aronia arbutifolia.
Purple Chokeberry (Aronia x prunifolia) - Blooming
Flowers are white or pink and not very showy, but after their blooms they have fruits that are highly decorative and last into winter.
Purple Chokeberry (Aronia x prunifolia) - Growth
Erect to spreading annuals and perennials. Does well with full sun or partial shade. Chokeberries are rather tough and undemanding. Some species may reach 8 ft. tall. Has hairy leaves.
Purple Chokeberry (Aronia x prunifolia) - Planting
Sow in a seedbed in autumn. Early summer, root softwood cuttings.
Purple Chokeberry (Aronia x prunifolia) - Pest
Fungal leaf spots and rusts are common.
Purple Chokeberry (Aronia x prunifolia) - Interesting facts
Aronia includes only 2 species. Grown for their white, sometimes pink-tinged flowers, colorful autumn leaves, and spherical red or black fruits.
Purple Chokeberry (Aronia x prunifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Needs moderate to ample water. Can tolerate wet and dry soil. Does well in moist, but well-drained soil (not in shallow, alkaline soil).
