Aronia prunifolia 'Aron'
Purple chokeberry
The Aronia prunifolia 'Aron' is a large plant that carries dense clusters of pretty white blooms with a subtle and gentle fragrance. After the bloom period it grows spherical red-black berries that stay on the stems long after the foliage has fallen.These Aronia's are known for their superb autumn colour: vibrant shades of red and purple. Aron is a compact but spreading shrub that is perfect for wildlife areas, where its winter berries provide a valuable food source for wild birds.
↕ 150 cm
❄ -35 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Aronia |
| Species | prunifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Aron' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | may, june |
| Colour (flower) | white |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Autumn colour | orange |
| Evergreen | no |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 150 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | acid, neutral |
| Soil type | acid, neutral |
| Winter hardiness | -35 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, fruit/berries |
| Fruits/berries | showy |