‘Brilliantissima’
Aronia
Aronia arbutifolia
'Brilliantissima'
- Native
- Popular with landscapers
- Multi-season interest
Excellent fruit production! Fragrant white spring flowers, bright red glossy berries, shiny foliage and brilliant red fall color make this red chokeberry an outstanding landscape plant. The fall color rivals that of burning bush, making this an ideal native alternative, with a longer season of interest.
USDA Zone 4 - 9 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 6 - 8'
Width 6 - 8'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4"
General Care
Soil Adapts to nearly any soil pH or moisture level.
Pruning Requires little pruning. If desired, prune after blooming; note, however, this will remove the fruit.
Uses Refined enough for home landscaping but wildlife-friendly enough for any naturalizing project, 'Brilliantissima' aronia can be a large shrub or a small multi-stemmed tree. Try it as a hedge, specimen, or backdrop.
Growing Tips To best enjoy all this plant has to offer, avoid cutting it back. Rather, prune it selectively to accentuate its handsome natural form. Tolerates shade but flowering, fruiting, and fall color will all be best with at least half a day of sun.
Features: Fall interest, Native, Deer resistant, Edible, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Salt tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Aronia, Common name: Aronia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fall interest, Native, Deer resistant, Edible, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Salt tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Aronia, Common name: Aronia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage