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Meet the Breeder
Dr. Mark Brand
BERRY SCAPE™
Red aronia
Aronia arbutifolia
'UCONNAA001'
PPAF; CBRAF
- Heavy Flowering + Fruiting
- Multi-color Fruit + Fall Foliage
- Useful Habit
- Description
Growing a shrub that’s as colorful and durable as Berry Scape aronia (A. arbutifolia) is a virtual no-brainer. Native from Ontario down to Texas, this extremely adaptable red aronia graces the landscape in spring with loads of white flowers, which are followed by abundant bead-like fruits that change from yellow to orange before turning brilliant red. Bright red fall foliage makes its autumn display even more unforgettable. Though it is similar to ‘Brilliantissima’, it’s one-third the size, and far more colorful and interesting. Developed by Dr. Mark Brand at the University of Connecticut.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 9 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 4-5'
- Width
- 4-5'
- Finish Time
- One season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil
Adaptable to nearly all soils.Pruning
Blooms on old wood; however, pruning after bloom removes the potential for fruit to set, so pruning is best avoided unless you are selectively shaping the plant or removing dead or damaged wood.Uses
Hedges, specimen, edging, wildlife gardens, commercial landscapes.Growing Tips
Shade tolerant, but best flowering, fruiting, and fall color will occur with at least four hours of sun each day.Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Drought tolerant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Native, New, Salt tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Aronia, Common name: Red aronia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Drought tolerant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Native, New, Salt tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Aronia, Common name: Red aronia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage