Red Chokeberry – Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ Seeds | 100 Seeds | Brilliant Red Fall Color & Winter Berries

Red Chokeberry ‘Brilliantissima’ (Aronia arbutifolia) is a hardy, native deciduous shrub celebrated for its glossy red berries and outstanding crimson fall foliage. This improved cultivar is more compact than the species and produces larger, shinier, and more abundant fruit with superior autumn color.

In spring, clusters of delicate white to soft pink flowers bloom, attracting pollinators. By late summer, dense clusters of bright red berries develop and persist through fall and into winter, providing striking seasonal interest and valuable food for birds. In autumn, foliage transforms into intense shades of raspberry, crimson, and scarlet — rivaling Burning Bush for fall brilliance.

This 100-seed pack is ideal for hedges, windbreaks, wildlife gardens, naturalized plantings, or larger landscape projects.

You will receive:
✔️ 100 Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ seeds
✔️ Deciduous shrub with exceptional red fall color
✔️ Glossy red berries that persist into winter
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Chokeberry ‘Brilliantissima’
Botanical Name: Aronia arbutifolia
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, medium, well-drained soil (tolerates wet/boggy soils)
Watering: Medium
Mature Height: 6–10 feet
Spread: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Color: White
USDA Zones: 4–9
Fall Color: Intense raspberry to crimson
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Uses: Hedge, windbreak, shrub border, wildlife habitat, pond margins

🍒 Fruit Note:
Berries are edible but very tart and astringent when fresh. Commonly used in jams, syrups, juice, wine, and teas. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.

💡 Care Tip:
Soak seeds for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 90–120 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1/16 inch deep.