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Red Chokeberry

Aronia arbutifolia, Rosaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Possumhaw ViburnumViburnum nudum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Red ElderberrySambucus racemosa
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Smooth SumacRhus glabra

Smooth sumac's chemical compounds can suppress chokeberry growth in overlapping habitats.

Uses

Functions

FoodWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Red Chokeberry grow in?

Red Chokeberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Red Chokeberry?

Good companions for Red Chokeberry include Possumhaw Viburnum, Red Elderberry.

Design guilds with Red Chokeberry and see companion relationships visually.

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