Chokecherry 'Nero' (Aronia melanocarpa)

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An easy to grow, productive small shrub, Nero Aronia grows 3- 4 ft. in height and bears abundant crops of large, jet-black berries, good for juice and wine. A beautiful ornamental, you’ll enjoy Nero’s abundant clusters of very dark blue berries and striking, bright red, fall foliage. Latin Name: Aronia melanocarpaSite and Soil: Aronia like full to 1/2 day sun and most soils.Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.Hardiness: Hardy to minus 40° F.Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.Size at Maturity: 3 – 4 ft. in height.Fruit Skin: Jet-black, dark blueFruit Size: LargeBloom Time: AprilRipening Time: SeptemberYield: 10+ lbs.Pests & Diseases: Aronia is not bothered by pests or diseases.USDA Zone: 3-9 Photo and text courtesy of One Green World Show more