Aronia 'Nero'

Aronia 'Nero'Aronia melanocarpa Nero is a hybrid selection known for having large soft fruits that are tart like all aronia, but with a more pleasing texture for fresh eating. Aronia is native to northern regions of the world, including Canada. A much touted superfruit, the dark, near black colour of its tart berries hints at its powerful antioxidant properties. Aronia berries can be eaten fresh but they shine in preserves like jams and jellies. Their flavour also

Latin: Juglans nigra

Sun: Prefers full sun

The trees are descendants from those brought up from North Dakota and some of the offspring have even survived in zone 2

Aronia melanocarpa

Pollinator: Need at least two for pollination

Once mature

and green foliage that turns to a bright red through the late fall and winter

near-black colour of its tart berries hints at its powerful antioxidant properties

Also known as a “white walnut

Sun: Tolerates some shade

Hardiness Zone: 3-8

but fruit yields are much improved with multiples