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    Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero'

    Also Known As

    • Aronia melanocarpa 'Nero'
    • Nero Black Chockberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 4'-7'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero' plant details

    Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 7 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, edible, fall color, native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the most productive of fruit plants, these American native 3-4' wet-land shrubs were bred in Europe for crop use. Nero has profuse larger fruit for juice and jelly, as well as glossy foliage and nice red fall color. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    If you like Aronias you will like Nero and Viking. (I can't tell them apart), as they produce massive clusters of decent sized berries. Probably a person would process them to juice or jam or something.

    By: Whitman Farms

    White flowers in May. Compact growth to 4' tall and wide with loads of inky-black fruit in late fall. Red fall foliage.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero' plant

    How to Grow Aronia x prunifolia 'Nero'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Color

      • green

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