Aronia arbutifolia - Cultivation Notes
This vigorous hardy shrub prefers a moist fertile soil tolerating occasional water logging, making it well suited to planting by waterways. Locate in full or part sun but avoid shade.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Aronia arbutifolia:
- Attractive autumn colour
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- Fruit / berry producing
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates permanently wet soil
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Aronia arbutifolia
- Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
Design & Plant Use for Aronia arbutifolia:
- Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour
- Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils
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