Nero Aronia aka Black Chokeberry

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Aronia melanocarpa ‘Nero’ – Nero Aronia

Black Aronia (also called “chokeberry”) is a hardy shrub growing about 6–8' with larger glossy black fruit than seedling types. Fruit is high in antioxidants and commonly used for juice, preserves, wine, and drying. White flowers bloom in spring followed by black berries in late summer and vivid red foliage in fall. Tolerates wet sites, sun or partial shade. Self fertile and generally free of disease or insect problems. Space 6–8' circle. Zones 3–8.

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Very Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Excellent
• Shade Tolerance: Very Good
• No Spray: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Poor
• Thorns: No
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self Fertile: Yes