‘Viking’
Aronia
Aronia melanocarpa
'Viking'
- Three seasons of interest
- Edible
- Native
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.
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"
General Care
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