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Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

Chokeberry Red Brilliantissima

(Zone 4) Waxy, lustrous dark green foliage turns brilliant scarlet in the fall. Small white flowers form dense clusters in May, and have a light scent. Large, glossy berries follow in fall and persist into early winter.

Flower: May White to Reddish Fragrant Fruit: Persistant Red Pome Fall Color: Scarlet Red Shape: Upright Rounded Size: 7' X 5' Distinct Features: Brilliant fall color Best Dig Time: Spring, Fall Adaptable To: Moisture Soil Type Uses: Border Low Maintenance Mass/Grouping Naturalizing		pH Preference : Slightly Acidic soil Acidic soil *Tolerates:* Acidic soil Sun Preference: Full Sun *Tolerates:* Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Moisture Preferred: Moist *Tolerates:* Dry Wet Site Preferred: Poorly Drained Well Drained *Tolerates:* Clayey soil Compacted soil Poor, Gravelly soil Urban conditions Environmental Tolerances: Disease Pest Salt Spray Wind / Exposed Sites