Aronia × prunifolia 'Autumn Magic'
purple chokeberry 'Autumn Magic'
An upright, vase-shaped deciduous shrub to around 2m tall with dark green, glossy leaves 8-10cm long that turn red in autumn. Large clusters of white flowers in spring are followed by spherical, purple-black fruits which last into winter
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red | Purple Black | ||
| Winter | Purple Black |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- Potentially harmful
- The berries are edible, but bitter raw, and this tree is usually grown as an ornamental plant rather than to provide a crop of fruit in the UK
- Genus
Aronia are deciduous shrubs with simple leaves that colour well in autumn, and clusters of small white, hawthorn-like flowers followed by black, red or purple berries. These berries are edible, but are very astringent when raw; they may attract birds
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist but well-drained soil (except shallow soil over chalk) in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, propagate by suckers when plants are dormant and pot up
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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