ARONIA arbutifolia 'Brilliant'

Commonly known as Purple chokeberry

Pink apple blossom-like buds opening white, good autumn colour

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Aronia - Growing Guide

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£15.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - matt, dark green, narrowly ovate, fine-toothed leaves 8-10cm (3-4in) long.
White
Height - 3m (10ft)
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
Tall Shrub - variable, erect shrub. Produces corymbs of flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across followed by purple-black berries.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf margin - Denticulate - see photos above
Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 1
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.

RHS groups 2 & 3
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - grows satisfactorily in less fertile soil.
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Bird friendly