Description
Note: Ships March 1st as a 12-18" bare-root seedling.
Aronia Berry (Aronia melanocarpa) has a good flavor but is very astringent and should be fully ripe and cooked before eating. It is high in pectin and can be added to other fruits to improve the consistency of jams.
Characteristics
Pollination: Self-Pollinated
Size: 6' x 4-5'
Disease: Resistant
Ripening Date: August
Years to Bear 2
Taste: Sweet
Growing Conditions
USDA Zone: 3-8
Spacing: 6'
Soil Type: Moist
Soil PH: 5.5-6.5