How far south can aronia be grown?

      The native range of black chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa, extends south into north Georgia at higher elevations in the Appalachian Mountains. Like most plants, Aronia melanocarpa will grown outside of its native range.  How far outside of its native range it will grow depends on a number of factors such as cold hardiness and chilling requirements.

     Aronia cultivars, such as Viking and Nero, can also be grown in areas other than the native ranges of their parents.  Where they can be grown also depends on their cold hardiness and chilling requirements.   Freezing temperatures are a major factor limiting the geographical locations suitable for growing aronia and periodically account for significant losses in plant productivity.

Aronia cultivars such as Viking and Nero need cold temperatures in winter