Aronia are deciduous shrubs featuring simple leaves that display vibrant colors in the fall. They produce clusters of small, white flowers reminiscent of hawthorn blooms, which give way to berries in black, red, or purple hues. While these berries are edible, they possess a strong astringency when consumed raw and may draw the attention of birds.

Aronia

Aronia arbutifolia

Aronia arbutifolia 'Erecta' is a vertically growing deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height of about 2.5 meters. Its branches grow upright, though they may start to arch as the plant matures. The leaves are narrow, ovate, and dark green, featuring fine hairs on their undersides, which transition to red hues in the fall. In late spring, this variety produces clusters of small white flowers, occasionally with a hint of pink, which are succeeded by red berries.

Aronia arbutifolia 'Erecta'

Aronia flexuosa

Aronia melanocarpa 'Elisabeth'PBR

Aronia melanocarpa 'Hugin' is a compact, deciduous shrub reaching approximately 2 meters in height. Its foliage consists of dark green leaves that transition to shades of orange and red as autumn arrives. In late spring and early summer, the plant produces small clusters of white flowers, which are succeeded by glossy black berries in the fall.

Aronia melanocarpa 'Hugin'

Aronia melanocarpa 'McKenzie'

Aronia melanocarpa 'Red Viking'

Aronia melanocarpa, commonly known as black chokeberry, is a compact, deciduous shrub that features bushy, spreading growth. Its leaves are glossy and dark green with finely serrated edges, transitioning to red hues in the fall. In late spring and early summer, the plant produces small clusters of white flowers, typically comprising five to six blooms, which are succeeded by glossy black berries.

Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott

Aronia melanocarpa Low Scape Hedger ('Uconnam166')

Aronia melanocarpa Low Scape Mound ('Uconnam165')

Aronia melanocarpa var. elata

Aronia melanocarpa var. grandifolia

Aronia melonocarpa 'Iroquois Beauty'

Aronia x _Sorbus_, 'Burka'

Aronia x prunifolia 'Aron' (F)

This deciduous shrub grows upright with a vase-like form, reaching approximately 2 meters in height. The leaves are dark green and glossy, measuring 8 to 10 centimeters in length, transitioning to red hues as autumn approaches. In spring, it produces large clusters of white flowers, which are succeeded by round, purple-black berries that persist into the winter months.

Aronia x prunifolia 'Autumn Magic'

This deciduous shrub reaches a height of 2 meters and features elliptic to obovate leaves that transform to a vibrant red in the fall. It produces small white flowers that give way to enduring bright red berries.

Aronia x prunifolia 'Brilliant'

Aronia x prunifolia 'Karhumäki' (F)

Aronia x prunifolia 'Kashamachi' (F)

Aronia x prunifolia 'Little Helpers'

Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero' is a tall, vase-shaped shrub that typically reaches a height of approximately 2.5 meters. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, measuring between 8 to 10 centimeters in length, transitioning to a purple-red hue in the fall. This variety produces abundant clusters of white flowers, each measuring up to 1.5 centimeters across, which give way to round, purple-black berries.

Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero' (F)

Aronia x prunifolia 'Rubina' (F)

Aronia x prunifolia 'Serina' (F)

Aronia x prunifolia 'Viking' is an upright, deciduous shrub characterized by its matte dark green foliage, which transitions to a deep purple-red in the fall. In late spring, it produces abundant clusters of white flowers with a hint of pink, followed by sizable purple-black berries. This plant typically grows to a height of 2 meters.

Aronia x prunifolia 'Viking' (F)

Aronia x prunifolia, commonly known as purple chokeberry, is likely a natural hybrid of A. arbutifolia and A. melanocarpa. This plant exhibits a multi-stemmed growth form, producing white flowers in late spring that give way to purple-black berries. Its leaves are a dark green with a matte finish, transforming into vibrant colors in the autumn.