2 Red Chokeberry Shrubs – Aronia arbutifolia Native Plants in 4 Inch Pots, 10–18 Inches

Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) is a native North American shrub valued for its multi-season interest. In spring, clusters of small white flowers attract pollinators, followed by glossy red berries that persist into winter and provide food for birds. The dark green foliage turns brilliant red in autumn, making it a standout in native plant gardens, rain gardens, and wildlife habitats.

This listing offers two live Red Chokeberry shrubs, each in a 4-inch pot and standing 10–18 inches tall. These young plants are ready to establish in your landscape, forming a dense, upright shrub that works well as a hedge, border, or specimen plant. Red Chokeberry is adaptable to a range of soil conditions and is relatively low-maintenance once established.

Plant Features

• Native deciduous shrub with four-season appeal
• White spring flowers followed by bright red berries
• Striking red fall foliage color
• Berries persist into winter, attracting birds
• Adaptable to wet or dry soils and tolerant of occasional flooding

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Aronia arbutifolia
• Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Adaptable; prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates wet and dry conditions
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist until established
• Growth Habit: Upright, suckering shrub
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 6–10 feet
• Spacing: 4–6 feet apart for hedge planting

Planting & Care

Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth. Remove the plant from its pot, loosen the roots, and place it in the hole. Backfill with native soil, water thoroughly, and apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base, keeping mulch away from the stem. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, Red Chokeberry is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from supplemental water during dry spells.

Prune in late winter to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain shape. This shrub can be rejuvenated by cutting back to the ground every few years if it becomes overgrown. Its berries are edible but tart; they are often used in jams and jellies after cooking. Red Chokeberry is a low-maintenance native that supports pollinators and wildlife.

What's Included

Two (2) Red Chokeberry shrubs, each in a 4-inch pot, measuring 10–18 inches tall.