Purple Chokeberry (Aronia prunifolia)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Aronia prunifolia is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 2.5 m (8ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from October to December. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - dried and used for making pemmican. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter. — Fruit - dried and used for making pemmican.; The fruit is about 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Low woodlands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)