Aronia arbutifolia
Aronia arbutifolia
RED CHOKEBERRY
Rosaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates J-3 (on Loop Road, in front of Woodland Trail entrance), N 39°11'14'' W 75°32'48''
Planting history: probably planted with new Loop Road ca 2000. Source probably (Terrain at) Styers (nursery), PA.
Description:
Native species, State Rank S5 (very common in Delaware)
RED CHOKEBERRY
Rosaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates J-3 (on Loop Road, in front of Woodland Trail entrance), N 39°11'14'' W 75°32'48''
Planting history: probably planted with new Loop Road ca 2000. Source probably (Terrain at) Styers (nursery), PA.
Description:
- deciduous shrub
- etymology: Aronia from Greek name aria for Sorbus aria; arbutifolia = arbutus-leaved
- leaves simple, toothed (serrate), alternate; with slender glands on midvein on upper surface
- flowers small, white, in compound clusters; in April/May
- fruits bright red, until midwinter; astringent; used in jams, juice etc.; rich in antioxidant anthocyanins
- habitat wet woods, swamps
Native species, State Rank S5 (very common in Delaware)
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