Aronia prunifolia
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Aronia prunifolia
Also known as:
Purple Chokeberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
2.50 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, 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 - dried and used for making pemmican. The fruit is approximately 8 mm in diameter. Translated and rewritten for better readability: The fruit is dried and used in the making of pemmican. The fruit has a diameter of about 8 mm.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier can improve pollination for Aronia by attracting bees and other pollinators. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus provides shade for Aronia in hotter weather, helping regulate its temperature and moisture levels. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus can improve soil structure and provide ground cover, which reduces weeds around Aronia. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Vaccinium types are similar in growth habits and can share nutrients and space beneficially, supporting each other’s growth. |
|
Cydonia oblonga Quince |
Cydonia can repel pests that may harm Aronia by creating a diverse ecosystem. |