How to Grow and Care for Red chokeberry

Red chokeberry, also known as Red Chokecherry, Chokeberry, Aronia, Photinia pyrifolia

Red chokeberry thrives in well-drained soils and tolerates a range from full sun to part shade. Special care points include its adaptability to wet conditions, making red chokeberry suitable for areas where other plants may struggle with moisture levels. It is low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning only to maintain desired shape and remove any dead or broken branches. Overall, red chokeberry is an easy-care plant that's resilient across varied environmental conditions.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Red chokeberry

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5-7
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	4-9

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Varieties of Red chokeberry

Red chokeberry 'Brilliantissima'

Red chokeberry 'Brilliantissima' is cultivated from Red chokeberry. Its name, 'Brilliantissima', refers to its brilliant red foliage and berries. It was cultivated to produce bigger berries in larger quantities, along with brighter foliage. Its size is another difference. As a more compact grower, red chokeberry 'Brilliantissima' is ideal as a garden plant.

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Red chokeberry stands out with its glossy, dark green leaves that transition to a stunning red or purple in the fall. This shrub typically reaches heights of 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) with an equal spread. During the spring, it bears clusters of dainty white to light pink flowers which give way to dense clusters of reddish-purple berries in the late summer and fall. The berries persist through winter, providing visual interest and a food source for wildlife. Its fine-toothed foliage and bark, which exfoliate with age to reveal a rough texture, make it distinctive.