Red Chokeberry Part Shade CURLY MESQUITE

CURLY MESQUITE

Bloom: August-September

succulent leaves on spiny branches that reach up to 6 feet long

The leaves are a source of coarse fiber and have been used by Native Americans in making baskets

Red Chokeberry Part Shade CURLY MESQUITEAronia arbutifolia Red Chokeberry (not to be confused with chokecherry) is a multi stemmed fruiting shrub that provides interest year round. White flowers bloom in spring, followed by dark green, glossy leaves in summer that often turn orange or red in autumn. Its small, red fruit is borne in the fall, and can last on the branch until winter. Chokeberry fruits are edible, but are best eaten in jams or jellies. The plant gets its name from the