ZonePlant
Nero aronia (black chokeberry)

berry variety in zone 6b

Nero aronia (black chokeberry) in zone 6b

Nero · Aronia melanocarpa

Zone
6b -5°F to 0°F
Growing season
190 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 6b

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Common challenges in zone 6b

  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust
  • ▸ Fire blight
  • ▸ Stink bugs

Modified care for zone 6b

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Nero in adjacent zones

Other aronia (black chokeberry) varieties for zone 6b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Nero aronia (black chokeberry) grow in zone 6b?

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

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

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