ARONIA arbutifolia 'Brilliant'
ARONIA arbutifolia 'Brilliant'
Commonly known as Purple chokeberry
Pink apple blossom-like buds opening white, good autumn colour
£18.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Syn. A x prunifolia -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern USA. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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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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BorderSuits a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2.5m (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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Pruning group 1
Suitable 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.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable 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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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilGrows satisfactorily in less fertile soil.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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Aronia - Growing Guide