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Several large red aronia fruits with prominent blossom ends dangle from a branch.

A cluster of dainty white flowers with red pollen atop green foliage on Berry Scape aronia.

An aronia shrub covered in red and orange foliage, its fall color.

Two aronia shrubs growing in a landscape.

Several red fruits hanging over a glossy leaf on Berry Scape red chokeberry.

Berry Scape aronia with shiny green leaves in a landscape.

Bright red fall foliage on Berry Scape aronia.

Meet the Breeder

Dr. Mark Brand

BERRY SCAPE™

Red aronia

Aronia arbutifolia

'UCONNAA001'

PPAF; CBRAF

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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.