| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Purple Chokeberry |
Aronia prunifolia |
Rosaceae |
None known
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – best sown as soon as it is ripe in pots outdoors or in a cold frame[113]. Pre-soak stored seed overnight and then cold stratify for 3 months at 2¡c[113]. The seed germinates in 1 – 3 months at 15¡c[134]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in late spring. Since this species is believed to be a hybrid it will probably not breed true from seed.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[113].
Division of suckers in the dormant season[200]. Very easy, they can be planted straight out into their permanent positions.
Layering[200].
Prefers a moist peaty soil in full sun or partial shade[200]. Succeeds in most soils but dislikes shallow chalk[200].
Plants are hardy to about -25¡c[200].
This genus is closely related to Sorbus species[200].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
This species is probably a naturally occurring hybrid, A. arbutifolia x A. melanocarpa[200].
Eastern N. America.
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