Red Chokeberry
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Red Chokeberry
aronia arbutifolia
The Red Chokeberry is a small shrub that produces bright red berries. These berries are loved by birds and can be made into delicious jams and jellies!
Habitat: Wetlands, forest edges, and along streams.
Appearance
The Red Chokeberry is a medium-sized deciduous shrub with glossy dark green leaves that turn brilliant fiery red in autumn. It has small white to pinkish flowers in spring, followed by clusters of bright red, pea-sized berries that persist through winter.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusAronia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Chokeberry juice is incredibly healthy, packed with powerful antioxidants!
Its super tart berries often stay bright red on branches even after the first frost!
Native Americans cleverly used these berries for food, especially in pemmican!
This shrub is called 'chokeberry' because its raw berries make your mouth pucker up!
Special abilities
Ability
Winter Berry Power-Up
Red Chokeberry can hold onto its bright red berries all winter, offering a crucial food source for birds when other foods are scarce.
Ability
Color-Changing Cloak
Red Chokeberry has leaves that transform from green to brilliant red in fall, helping it prepare for winter by efficiently shedding its leaves.
Ability
Tough Root Resilience
Red Chokeberry can grow in both wet and dry soils, tolerating various conditions to survive in many different habitats.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 150-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
eats its persistent berries in late fall and winter
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
visits its spring flowers for nectar and pollen
eats
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
sometimes browses its leaves and twigs
eaten by
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
forages on fallen berries under the shrub
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Redberry
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Red Chokeberry?
150-300 cm
How wide does Red Chokeberry spread?
100-200 cm
How big are the flowers on Red Chokeberry?
0.5-1 cm
When does Red Chokeberry bloom?
Spring
Is Red Chokeberry edible?
Yes
Is Red Chokeberry toxic?
Mild
What is Red Chokeberry's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Red Chokeberry pollinated?
Insect
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