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Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry

American Beauties Native Plants

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  • Mature Height 6 - 10 Feet
  • Mature Spread 6 - 10 Feet
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry, or Aronia arbutifolia Brilliantissima, is a dependable, tough, semi-evergreen shrub that will add dimension and beauty to your garden all year long. The foliage of the Brilliantissima emerges dark green and shiny, contrasting with a profusion of small, white to pinkish flower clusters in mid to late spring. Soon following are spades of highly decorative, brilliant, red fruit berries that are beloved by songbirds. As the summer fades to fall, the glossy chartreuse foliage of the Brilliantissima blushes to a vibrant red, adding multi-seasonal appeal to this already stunning shrub. The Brilliantissima grows from 6 to 10 feet tall at maturity, with a relatively narrow spread of 3 to 5 feet. 

Native to Southern Canada and the eastern United States, and bred by American Beauties Native Plants, the Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry is a narrow, upright shrub with a clumping, erect, growth habit. Brilliantissima was granted the Gold Medal Award from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and it's easy to see why. Bees and other critical pollinators love the Brilliantissima for its plentiful spring nectar, and songbirds of all kinds cherish the Brilliantissima for its dense, protective foliage, and ample berries. It is deer and rabbit tolerant, and generally disease and pest free.

Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry Care

Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry prefers full to partial shade, but will produce the most berries in areas with more sun. It thrives in soils that are rich, consistently moist, and well-drained. However, Brilliantissima is tolerant of many soils, including boggy, dry, and poor quality soil. Prune your Brilliantissima during its dormancy in the late winter or early spring for size management and rejuvenation. It can be propagated by potting the suckers when the plants are dormant, or taking softwood cuttings in the early summer. 

Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry Spacing

Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry is an excellent, undemanding choice for background or filler planting. Since Chokeberries are relatively leggy, planting underneath them is a breeze. They are stunning when planted en masse and are a must-have addition to any late season landscape or garden. When planting, space your Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry 48 to 60 inches apart, giving them plenty of airflow and room to grow.

Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure:
Mature Height: 6 - 10 Feet
Mature Spread: 3 - 5 Feet
Spacing: 3 - 5 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Dark Green
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Heat, Drought, Salt
Attracts: Bees, Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Native to North America
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants
Common Name: Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: ARONIA ARBUTIFOLIA `BRILLIANTISSIMA`
SKU:
1231003582-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.