Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) is a tall, multi-stemmed native shrub that delivers beauty and ecological value throughout the year. Its abundant white spring flowers attract pollinators, while its glossy red berries provide an important food source for birds in fall and winter. With vibrant red foliage in autumn and reddish-brown exfoliating bark in winter, Red Chokeberry adds striking seasonal interest to any naturalized landscape or garden.

Key Features:

• Four-Season Beauty:
  • Spring: Clusters of white flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
  • Summer: Glossy green foliage adds lush texture to the landscape.
  • Fall: Brilliant red foliage and glossy red berries create a dramatic autumn display.
  • Winter: Exfoliating reddish-brown bark and persistent berries provide visual interest and food for wildlife.
• Wildlife Habitat: Supports birds with its nutritious berries and attracts pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers.
• Versatile Landscaping: Ideal for naturalized areas, mixed borders, or as a striking focal point in your garden.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires minimal care and water, making it a perfect choice for sustainable gardening.
• Deer Resistant: Resilient to deer browsing, ensuring long-lasting beauty.
• Eco-Friendly: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.

Available in one gallon containers, ready for planting.

Why Choose Red Chokeberry?

Red Chokeberry is a must-have for gardeners seeking a combination of stunning year-round aesthetics and essential wildlife support. Its ability to thrive in full sun to part shade and adapt to various soil types makes it a versatile addition to any landscape. With its vibrant blooms, berries, and foliage, this shrub offers a harmonious balance of beauty and ecological value.

Planting Tips:

1. Location: Plant in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil; tolerates both moist and dry conditions.
2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it is drought-tolerant.
3. Maintenance: Minimal care required. Allow berries to persist through winter for bird food and seasonal interest. If desired, prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to shape the shrub and remove any dead or damaged branches.

For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center. 

Enhance your garden with the year-round beauty and ecological benefits of Red Chokeberry. Its striking seasonal features and wildlife-friendly nature make it an essential addition to any landscape.

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• CT
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*To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit

Sizing: This shrub ships in a one gallon container with established root mass. In the fall, branches will be 12” to 18” tall with leaves. Spring shipments will be dormant with only branches and no leaves and a healthy one gallon root mass.

Recommended container sizes (in width) for container planting: