— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Red Chokeberry, scientifically known as Aronia arbutifolia, is a deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States and Canada, thriving in states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mic… Red Chokeberry (Latin: Aronia arbutifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Red Chokeberry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Red Chokeberry is a member native to ALA, ARK, CNT, DEL, WDC, and FLA. Red Chokeberry thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Red Chokeberry grows best in USDA zone 4-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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