Aronia prunifolia 'Nero' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

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 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 soil 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.