Red Chokeberry – Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ Seeds | 1600 Seeds | Brilliant Red Fall Color & Winter Berries

Red Chokeberry ‘Brilliantissima’ (Aronia arbutifolia) is a hardy, adaptable native shrub celebrated for its glossy red berries and exceptional crimson fall foliage. This improved cultivar is more compact than the species and produces larger, brighter, 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 shiny red berries form along the branches and persist through fall and well into winter, providing long-lasting ornamental appeal and valuable wildlife food. In autumn, foliage transforms into an intense raspberry to deep crimson red, rivaling Burning Bush for dramatic fall color.

This 1600-seed pack is ideal for large-scale hedging, windbreaks, habitat restoration, conservation projects, mass plantings, or nursery propagation.

You will receive:
✔️ 1600 Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ seeds
✔️ Deciduous shrub with outstanding red fall color
✔️ Glossy red berries with extended winter interest
✔️ 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 (tolerates wet and 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 garden, pond margins

🍒 Fruit Note:
Berries are edible but very tart and astringent when fresh. Commonly used for jam, syrup, juice, wine, and tea. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.

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