Aronia prunifolia
Purple Chokeberry
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Description:
Purple Chokeberry is a wildlife-friendly, multiple-stemmed deciduous shrub. Clusters of white to light pink flowers bloom in April. The leaves turn purplish-red in the fall. Its edible, tart, purple-black berries can be used to make jams or jellies. The berries are a food source for birds and other wildlife. Plant Purple Chokeberry in groups to create native hedges, along the banks of ponds or streams, or in woodland areas around your yard.
Plant Details:
Other Scientific Names: Photinia prunifolia
Plant Type: Shrub
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Spring
Bloom Colors: Pink, White
Deer Resistance: Some
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Grows in Special Ecoregions: Pinelands
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 3 - 5 ft
Spread: 3 - 5 ft
Growth Rate: Slow