Purple Chokeberry - Aronia x prunifolia Shade Loving The foliage of Carolina Allspice

The foliage of Carolina Allspice is fragrant if crushed and is resistant to browse by deer and rabbits

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which can shine like a beacon of magenta in the forest understory

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Purple Chokeberry - Aronia x prunifolia Shade Loving The foliage of Carolina AllspiceThis upright, thicket forming shrub holds interest in all seasons, with charming white flowers in spring, abundant clusters of reddish purple berries that last into winter, and wine red foliage in the fall. Great for mass plantings around low wet areas where suckers will spread and grow, creating the botanical equivalent of a gossiping flock of birds gathered around the bird bath, or a couple of coworkers congregating at the water fountain. Theyll