Aronia prunifolia 'Aron' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Purple chokeberry 'Nero' (Aronia x prunifolia) produces black-blue, small, juicy fruits. They are round and have a fruity, tart flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, undemanding soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from September. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its upright growth, the Purple chokeberry 'Nero' grows to around 4 m high and 2.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aronia prunifolia 'Nero'.

Bulletpoints
* fruity, tart flavour * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive dark red autumn colouring * easy to care for * wind-resistant, tolerant of soil salt

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Purple chokeberry 'Nero' are medium green, ovate and serrated. Purple chokeberry 'Nero' turns a bright dark red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Purple chokeberry 'Nero' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Purple chokeberry 'Nero' is a large, upright-growing shrub that can reach a height of 3 - 4 m and a width of 2 - 2.5 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Prune back vigorously in winter so that the plant grows bushy and produces even more flowers in the coming season.

Flower
Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero' forms white flowers from May.

Fruit
Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero' forms black-blue, round fruits.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, cottage garden, bee pasture, fresh consumption, bird food plant, jam

Root
Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.