Which location is ideal?
Aronia bushes love the sun! The more sun they get, the more fruits they develop. Therefore, in your own interest, you should ensure that your aronia is in the most sunny location possible. Locations with sufficient soil and air humidity are also ideal, while a high lime content in combination with dryness has a rather unfavorable effect. Otherwise, chokeberries are extremely adaptable to different soil conditions.
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Can I put a chokeberry on my balcony?
Yes, that is possible. However, the bucket should be sufficiently large and deep, because aronia bushes develop deep roots. It is advisable to choose one of the smaller varieties - for example "Hugin", as some cultivars can grow very tall. In addition, potted plants should be watered and fertilized regularly.
How often do I have to water my aronia bushes?
Basically it is not necessary to water the aronia bushes. Exceptions only exist if there is a strong heat / dry period or the soil is rather sandy. Sandy soils store water poorly and are therefore often too dry. An annual rainfall between 500 and 600 millimeters is optimal - however, as a gardener, you usually have no influence on the frequency of rain.
How often does aronia have to be fertilized? And with what?
Aronia bushes rarely need fertilization. It works best for this organic fertilizer such as B. Manure. Container plants can with Horn meal and Compost soil be adequately supplied.
When and how can the bushes be pruned?
Likewise, the bushes do not have to be pruned. An annual one is sufficient Cut back to clear the shoots.
Diseases and pests
Both diseases and pests are hardly observed. very seldom an infestation with frost spanners or mountain ash moths occurs.
Propagation and cultivation
True is one Propagation by seeds possible; however, it is easier to get to new bushes via cuttings. Breeding using cuttings is simply much faster, and you are also immune to surprises. In contrast to the seed, cuttings have the same genetic make-up as the cuttings Carrier plant, while seed-raised offspring can mutate.
What to do in winter
In this respect, too, the chokeberry is pleasantly uncomplicated. In particular the northern European varieties are very frost-hardy - up to - 30 ° C - and also withstand harsh winters excellently. However, potted plants should be protected from severe frost, otherwise they will die of thirst. For this purpose you can use the earth in the bucket with fir branches or Coconut mats(€ 21.90 at Amazon *) cover.
Tips & Tricks
It is also very easy to get in from the bushy shrub High trunk breed. To do this, graft a well-developed plant eye of the aronia onto the young trunk of a mountain ash. A technique called "oculating" is best for doing this.