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ARONIA arbutifolia 'Brilliant'
Commonly known as Purple chokeberry
Pink apple blossom-like buds opening white, good autumn colour
Further Reading....
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DeciduousMatt, dark green, narrowly ovate, fine-toothed leaves 8-10cm (3-4in) long.
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White
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Height3m (10ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubVariable, erect shrub. Produces corymbs of flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across followed by purple-black berries.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
ARONIA arbutifolia 'Brilliant'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowSyn. A x prunifoliaPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originEastern USA.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginDenticulate
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1Pruning group 2Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilGrows satisfactorily in less fertile soil.
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WildlifeBee friendlyBird friendly
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Aronia - Growing Guide
3m (10ft)
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2.5m (8ft) |
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