Aronia prunifolia Purple chokeberry (Rosaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Aronia prunifolia
Purple chokeberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Aronia prunifolia plant species is found in Eastern N. America. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Purple chokeberry.

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Latin Name:  Aronia prunifolia
Common Name:  Purple chokeberry
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Schneid.)Gräbn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  2.5

Habitat:  Low woodlands[200].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist peaty soil in full sun or partial shade[200]. Succeeds in most soils but dislikes shallow chalk[200]. Plants are hardy to about -25°c[200]. This genus is closely related to Sorbus species[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. This species is probably a naturally occurring hybrid, A. arbutifolia x A. melanocarpa[200].

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