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‘Viking’

Aronia

Aronia melanocarpa

'Viking'

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  • Three seasons of interest
  • Edible
  • Native
Description

Selected especially for its fruit production, 'Viking' aronia also has superb red autumn foliage. The attractive white flowers appear earlier in spring than other aronia, and the large attractive black fruit typically persists through winter if not harvested. Developed in Europe as an orchard plant, its vitamin-rich fruit is said to be good for jellies and syrup. Very adaptable.

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USDA Zone
3 - 9 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3 - 6'
Width
3 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Adaptable to most soils.

Pruning

Prune to shape after flowering; note, however, that this will remove flowering.

Uses

Mixed borders; naturalizing; mass plantings.

Growing Tips

Aronia are notoriously tough plants and can be used to beautify equally challenging sites, like parking lots, easements, and urban areas.

Features: Fall interest, Native, Deer resistant, Edible, Attracts pollinators, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Aronia, Common name: Aronia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Fall interest, Native, Deer resistant, Edible, Attracts pollinators, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Aronia, Common name: Aronia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage