Aronia prunifolia nero

A vigorous cut will result in a strong budding. Harvest: Aronia is a self-fertile plant and bears from the 2nd year of growth. The berries should have a very strong colour due to their high anthocyanin content! The ideal time for planting your Aronia is from March to May or, as long as there has not been any frost, from September to December.

During these periods the Aronia is outside its growth period which allows the plant to acclimatise to the location and take root in peace. The bare-rooted Aronia plant can be planted in winter without any problems as long as there is no ground frost. The potted Aronia plant can also be planted in summer, as it is already very well rooted. You should only water the Aronia planted in summer more often, as the roots are not yet long enough to get enough water.

After you have received the bare-rooted Aronia plant, please protect it immediately! Protect the bare root from sun, drought and frost. Until you have planted the Aronia, temporarily cover the shrubs with soil or store the bare-rooted plant in a wind- protected room and cover the roots with wet bags.

Pruning time: The Aronia plant should be pruned in late autumn, winter or early spring. However, Aronia very rarely needs pruning. Before planting, loosen the soil and remove all weeds. If necessary, incorporate organic fertilisers such as horn meal, compost or manure into the soil.

Before planting bare-rooted Aronia, cut the root tips, but only cut them back far enough to remove any injuries to the plant. Dig a hole slightly deeper and larger than the root volume. This prevents compaction in the soil and avoids waterlogging. Place the bare-rooted Aronia in the middle of the hole and cover it with soil including the root neck. The area of the planting may be 2 to 3 cm higher than the soil outside the planting hole, as the planting area will usually be lowered slightly by rain.

Then water the plant vigorously. Fertilization: Use organic fertiliser such as horn meal, compost or manure for fertilising. Manure contains important minerals and decomposes over 3 years.

The best-known types are the Aronia arbutifolia and the Aronia melanocarpa. These wild varieties usually produce smaller berries that contain more tannic acid and tannins. Various aronia cultivars have been developed through selective breeding. These tend to yield larger berries that contain less tannic acid and have a much milder taste. These cultivars include all the varieties of the Aronia melanocarpa that have been crossed with other varieties e.

Viking, Hugin and Nero. The Aronia arbutifolia is also referred to by its scientific name Aronia arbutifolia L. It has hairy leaves and red fruits on the underside. The upper surface of the leaf is glossy. Its red autumnal colouring is a sight to behold. The plant is a small, upright bush measuring 0.

It grows relatively slowly and is easy to care for. The plant can easily withstand frost. Aronia arbutifolia can be cultivated on its own, in groups, as an ornamental plant, and in front gardens and rockeries. It provides nutrients for little animals and is also popularly used as a bee pasture. As a wild plant, it can be found in North America and Canada in calcium-rich wetlands like marshes, moor lakes, meadows, fields, swamps and forests. In May, the dwarf rowan tree produces white flowers that grow into small umbels, and these develop into edible red berries with a slightly bitter taste in August.

These measure 6 — 8 mm on average, making them slightly smaller than the black berries of the Aronia melanocarpa. The black fruit varieties also yield a richer harvest.

The berries are very popular in the kitchen. They can be made into jam, cakes, pastries, juice, wine and liqueur, and they can even be eaten raw or as dried fruit. You can find more information in our aronia recipes. The plant comes from North America. Aronia melanocarpa grows in the wild as a bush with outstretched branches that can grow up to 1.

It can be planted from late September to mid-December at the latest before the first ground frost. For best results grow Aronia x prunifolia in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Aronia prunifolia is known for attracting bees. Attractive to Bees. Does not attract Beneficial insects. Does not attract Birds. Does not attract Other pollinators. No reported toxicity to Birds. No reported toxicity to Cats. No reported toxicity to Dogs.

No reported toxicity to Horses. No reported toxicity to Livestock. No reported toxicity to People. Home Plants Aronia x prunifolia. Foliage colour:. How to grow Aronia prunifolia Plant size 2m height 2m spread Aspect South facing, west facing. Plant calendar A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest. F Do not Plant in February. M Do Plant in March. A Do not Plant in April. M Do not Plant in May. J Do not Plant in June. The Purple Chokeberry is a good choice for mass planting in low or wet areas.

They may also be considered for use as hedged or mixed borders for their multi-season interest. Aronia melanocarpa. Aronia arbutifolia. Ampelopsis arborea. Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'. Tweet this Page Share on Facebook.

Previously known as: Adenorachis atropurpurea Aronia atropurpurea Aronia floribunda Aronia prunifolia Pyrus arbutifolia var. Butterflies are attracted to the nectar of the flowers.