Hardy Edibles

Rosaceae

red chokeberry

Aronia arbutifolia

red chokeberry

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Survives zone 4 through 9

Varies widely — see species.

Hardiness
Zone 4 to 9
Habit
Shrub
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
Summer–autumn
Mature size
Varies; dwarfing rootstocks make apple/pear/cherry containerable
Light
Partial to full sun — best fruit in sun
Soil pH
6.0–7.0 (near-neutral)
Environment
Wetland
Status
Both wild and cultivated
Years to fruit
2–4 yrs
Pollination
Self-fertile