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~ ~ ~ WE OFFER BOTH PKT. & BULK SIZES ~ ~ ~ ...Red Chokeberry, Aronia arbutifolia Brilliantissima, Seeds Aronia, the chokeberries, are two to three species of deciduous shrubs in the family Rosaceae, native to eastern North America. They are most commonly found in wet woods and swamps. Chokeberries are cultivated as ornamental plants and also because they are very high in antioxidant pigment compounds, like anthocyanins. The name "chokeberry" comes from the astringency of the fruits which are inedible when raw. The berries can be used to make wine, jam, syrup, juice, soft spreads, tea and tinctures. Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Showy Flowers, Fall Color, Winter Interest, Showy Edible Fruits, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Hedge/Windbreak, Cold, Heat, Drought, Salt and Wind Tolerant Other Names: Red Chokeberry, Red Chokeberry Brilliantissima Zone: 4 to 9 Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub Family: Rosaceae Native Range: Most of the eastern United States and into parts of southern Canada. Height: 6 to 10 feet Spread: 3 to 5 feet Shape: Spreading, colonizing upright shrub with numerous, slender stems Bloom Time: April Bloom Color: White Flower/Fruit: Many clusters of small, white flowers followed by red pome, 0.25" diameter, in flat clusters. Sun: Full sun to part shade Fall Color: Intense, shiny, raspberry to crimson, with purplish highlights. Can also have some orange mixed in, especially in shady sites. Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Sowing Aronia arbutifolia Brilliantissima Seeds: Scarification, cold stratification and moisture enhance germination. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 90-120 days, 40 Degrees F Germination: Sow 1/16" Deep