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ARONIA arbutifolia 'Brilliant'
Commonly known as Purple chokeberry
Pink apple blossom-like buds opening white, good autumn colour
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Deciduous - matt, dark green, fine-toothed leaves 8-10cm (3-4in) long.
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White -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Tall Shrub - variable, erect shrub. Produces corymbs of flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across followed by purple-black berries.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Good to know - syn. A x prunifolia -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - eastern USA. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - grows satisfactorily in less fertile soil.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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