Red Chokeberry
$7.00
Photinia pyrifolia / Aronia arbutifolia
Description: Beautiful red berries appear on this multi-stemmed shrub in the fall. The foliage turns a deep red; a great alternative to winged euonymus. The more sunlight, the more it produces small flowers and a deeper red colors. Fruit are edible but are astringent tasting when raw. They are delicious when they are cooked, baked, juiced, or pureed. Berries are a great source of antioxidants.
Habitat
Habitat and Wetland Indicator Status: Disturbed habitats, bogs, fens, meadows and fields, swamps, woodlands (FACW)
Light: Sun
Soil Type and Moisture: Moist, rich soils. Moist.
Characteristics
Bloom Color: White, Fruit are Red
Bloom Period: May
Mature Height: 10 feet
Wildlife: Intermediate food source for birds. Host plant for Hessel’s Hairstreak butterfly and the Precious Underwing Moth.
Other Features: Deer Resistant, Salt Tolerant
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