‘Brilliantissima’ Aronia

Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’

Other Names: Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry, Brilliant Red Chokeberry

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-9b Find Your Zone

Ripens: Spring

Pollinators: Self Fertile

Height at Maturity: 6-8′

Width at Maturity: 5-6′

Spacing: 5 feet for solid hedge; 10’+ for space between plants

Fruit Color: Brilliant Red!

Fruit Flavor: NA

Fruit Size: Small

Sun Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water Needs: Average to Low

Soil Type: Rich in organic matter

Drainage/Soil Moisture: Moist But Well Drained to Dry

Soil pH: 5.0 to 7.0 (6 to 6.5 is best)

Description

This deciduous shrub has it all! Fruit for the birds and people, nectar for butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, cover for wildlife, and multi-season beauty. It’s also highly adaptable thriving in full sun or part shade, wet or dry soils, heat and cold down to -25F, which makes it an exceptionally easy plant to grow. In spring you and the pollinators will enjoy the abundant clusters of pretty white to soft pink flowers. The glossy green leaves turn outstanding brilliant shades of red and orange. Abundant clusters of brilliant red pear-shaped berries appear in fall persisting through winter. The tart berries can be picked and eaten right off the bush and are also used in canning or making jams and jellies.

NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 6 to 8 feet in height and 5 to 6 feet wide or more, the Brilliantissima Aronia is ideal for use along sunny to partially shaded woodland borders and other natural areas. With annual pruning done in late winter it forms a dense shrub suitable for landscape borders. A fine addition to the edible landscape, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens and white or red theme gardens.

Growing Preferences

Brilliantissima Aronia plants grow best in an acidic, organically rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates periodically wet or dry soils. The more sun the better for best berry production.

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Very well packaged and arrived in great condition. Taller and more full than I expected. Beautifully shaped. Just one of several plants I have purchased from Wilson Bros. They are great to work with.——————————————————Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Beautiful, healthy, well-grown plants with excellent root systems. The 2 I bought have been in the garden now for several weeks and look like they’ve been there for months. I have another in my garden and pollinators in my area love the flowers on these. Fall color is awesome too.——————————————————Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Plants came well boxed and seemingly healthy in their dormant state. Completed a winter planting and looking forward to seeing these start growing in the spring.——————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

No surprises here: well grown and prepared for shipping.——————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂