The chokeberry (also chokeberry) originally comes from North America. Decades of breeding have made it accustomed to the continental European climate and it defies all inclement weather. The aronia shrub is tough, extremely easy to care for and is also ideal for gardeners without the famous "green thumb" - basically you can't go wrong with the care of this plant.
Aronia loves the sun
If you want to harvest a lot of aronia berries, you should plant your bush(es) - if possible, at least two aronia should be planted in pairs, due to the better pollination rate - in a sunny place. The shrub also feels comfortable in partial shade, but the sunnier the location, the more berries are produced. Incidentally, the Aronia thrives excellently both in the north German plains and in higher mountainous areas. You can plant an aronia up to a height of 900 meters without worrying - the plant is not considered to be extremely robust for nothing.
Pay attention to loose, moist soil
In addition to a spot in the sun, the aronia bush also needs loose, moist soil. Depending on the soil quality and the position of the sun, it will be decided whether you need to water additionally or not. Sandy soils, for example, need more frequent watering than clay soils. In principle, you should only water the latter if the summer is very hot and dry.
What does an aronia need to feel good?
- a lot of sun
- moderate water (preferably rainwater)
- a loose, well-drained soil
By the way, it is not necessary to fertilize the chokeberry.
tips and tricks
Aronia bushes grow excellently even with moderately good care. Therefore, the plant is ideal for creating a hedge - from which you can also harvest plenty of fruit in autumn.