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Aronia melanocarpa Viking

Black Chokeberry

Fragrant white blooms produce long-lasting, purple-black berries. Lustrous green leaves turn an outstanding red in the fall.

  • »  Fragrant white flowers
  • »  Glossy purple-black berries persist for a long period
  • »  Shiny green foliage turns to an outstanding red in the fall
  • »  Attracts birds
  • »  Salt tolerant
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

2gal
$57.69
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:80-100 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Fruit
• Salt Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

 'Viking' is a selection of the species that was found to flower somewhat later, and to produce larger berries than the species

Cultivars of Aronia melanocarpa are being grown as berry crops for their antioxidant properties.
 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

Chokeberry tolerates a wide range of soils and conditions including boggy. Will grow in full sun to partial shade, although best fruit production usually occurs in full sun. Remove root suckers to prevent colonial spread.