Chokeberry 'Aron' (Aronia x prunifolia)

A cross of Aronia melanocarpa and Aronia arbutifolia. Deciduous shrub with an upright, arching habit reaching up to 8′. Brilliant orange and red fall colors! Clusters of pink-tinged white flowers in spring, followed by plentiful dark purple or black fruit that ripen in late summer. Fruit is edible and high in antioxidants but quite bitter and best processed rather than eaten raw. Tolerant of wet soil.