Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima') Unavailable

Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry

Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

Red Chokeberry

Currently unavailable

Improved, compact selection noted for its lovely white spring flowers followed by larger, more abundant glossy red fruit and brilliant red fall foliage. An easy-care, multi-stemmed shrub for massing in borders, woodlands and naturalized areas. Ideal near a pond or stream margin. Fruit is tart and bitter when eaten fresh, but may be used in preserves. Deciduous.

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Plant facts

Mature height8'
Mature spread8'
Growth rateSlow
SunFull Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun)
WaterModerate
USDA hardiness zone3
Flower colorWhite shades
Foliage colorGreen

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Quick answers

How big does Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry get?

About 8' tall and 8' wide at maturity.

How much sun does Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry need?

Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).

How much water does Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry need?

Moderate water use.

Will Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?

It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.

Where can I buy Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry in Utah?

Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.

Can landscape contractors buy Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry wholesale?

Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.

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