Purple Chokeberry (Aronia prunifolia) – Fruit Shrub Seeds with White Flowers

Bring natural beauty and nutrition to your garden with Purple Chokeberry (Aronia prunifolia) Seeds, a hardy North American native prized for its showy white spring blooms and antioxidant-rich purple berries. This ornamental and productive shrub adds year-round interest with brilliant fall foliage, wildlife-friendly berries, and dense, upright growth.

Perfect for home gardens, naturalized landscapes, and pollinator habitats, Purple Chokeberry thrives in a range of conditions and requires minimal maintenance. Its tart, vitamin-packed berries are used in juices, jams, and health products, while its elegant white blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and birds.

Features:

• Premium Purple Chokeberry (Aronia prunifolia) Seeds

• Produces clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring

• Yields deep purple antioxidant-rich berries in late summer

• Native North American shrub – hardy and low maintenance

• Non-GMO, naturally cultivated

• Excellent for hedges, borders, and wildlife gardens

• Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established

• Provides brilliant red foliage in autumn

Specifications:

• Common Name: Purple Chokeberry

• Scientific Name: Aronia prunifolia

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub

• Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed

• Mature Height: 6–10 ft

• Spread: 4–8 ft

• Flower Color: White (spring bloom)

• Fruit Color: Dark purple to black

• Foliage: Green turning red in fall

• Flavor Profile: Tart, astringent, nutrient-dense

• Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

• Harvest Season: Late summer to early autumn

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, or slightly acidic soil

• Soil pH: 5.5–7.0

• Watering: Moderate; tolerates periodic wetness

• Temperature Range: 30–85°F (-1–29°C)

• Pollination: Self-fertile

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Organic Status: Naturally grown (non-certified)

Planting & Care Instructions:

1. Seed Stratification: Chill seeds for 90 days at 34–40°F (1–4°C) in moist peat or sand.

2. Sowing Depth: Plant ¼ inch deep in rich, well-drained soil.

3. Light Requirements: Full sun for maximum berry yield.

4. Transplanting: Move outdoors after frost once seedlings are 4–6 inches tall.

5. Spacing: 3–5 ft apart for hedges; 6–8 ft for individual plants.

6. Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment; reduce once mature.

7. Pruning: Prune old stems after fruiting to encourage new growth.

8. Mulching: Apply organic mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.