Red Chokeberry Flower

Did you know

• The name 'chokeberry' comes from the intensely astringent taste of the raw fruit — not to be confused with chokecherry.
• Red chokeberry offers four seasons of interest: spring flowers, summer foliage, red berries, and brilliant autumn color.
• The berries persist through winter, providing food for birds when other sources are scarce.
• It tolerates wet conditions and even periodic flooding, making it useful for rain gardens.
• Aronia berries are extremely high in anthocyanins and have become a 'superfood' marketed for antioxidant content.

Color meanings

Uses

• native hedging
• rain gardens
• wildlife habitat
• fruit harvest for preserves