ZonePlant
Nero aronia (black chokeberry)

berry variety in zone 4b

Nero aronia (black chokeberry) in zone 4b

Nero · Aronia melanocarpa

Zone
4b -25°F to -20°F
Growing season
130 days
Days to harvest
90 to 120

The verdict

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About Nero

Astringent fresh, rich processed flavor; juice, jam, wine. Czech selection bred for high yields and large berries, productive after sweetening fall frost.

Critical timing for zone 4b

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Common challenges in zone 4b

  • ▸ Spring frost timing
  • ▸ Apple scab pressure
  • ▸ Cane berry winter dieback

Modified care for zone 4b

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Nero in adjacent zones

Other aronia (black chokeberry) varieties for zone 4b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Nero aronia (black chokeberry) grow in zone 4b?

Yes. Nero is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 6b, which includes zone 4b.

Image: "Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) - Killarney, Ontario", by Ryan Hodnett, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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