Aronia arbutifolia
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Aronia arbutifolia
Also known as:
Red Chokeberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
3.00 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Fruit can be eaten both raw and cooked. It is also possible to dry it and use it to make pemmican. The quality of the fruit varies widely; some forms are quite pleasant when ripe, especially if they have had some frost. The fruit has a diameter of about 7 mm and can hang on the plant for several months.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Cornus mas Cornelian cherry dogwood |
Cornus mas can enhance pollination and attract beneficial insects to Aronia. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia can improve soil health and provide habitat for wildlife. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum opulus can help with pest control and increase biodiversity in the area. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Sambucus canadensis can provide shade and enhance the microclimate around Aronia. |
|
Prunus cerasifera Cherry plum |
Prunus cerasifera can attract pollinators and support the growth of Aronia. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana offers nutrients through its leaf litter and improves the soil structure. |