Viking Aronia Berry Plant
Description
Grow superfruits on an ornamental shrub! This easy-to-grow native plant is loaded with wine-black berries that ripen in late summer and remain on the bush throughout winter. The fruit is antioxidant-rich and wonderful for jams, preserves, wine and baking. A gorgeous bush with pink-tinged white blooms and shiny foliage. Loves full sun but tolerates partial shade. Cold hardy. Ripens in September. Self-pollinating.
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Fruit Color | Black |
Fruit Size | Large - Extra Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 3 - 8 |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | September |
Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 5.8 - 6.2 |
Texture | Firm |
Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow aronia berry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
I purchased Aronia and planted it away from my American Black Walnuts. I had read that Aronia is juglone intolerant.
I would call it "tart". Aronia is not known for being sweet and tasty like say a Raspberry or a Blueberry, but it is a "super food" with I think something like 10 times the antioxidants of a Blueberry, so we have mixed some in with Blueberry preserves that we make and one of our favorites is Aronia's dipped in melted chocolate and then frozen!
They are distantly related, but not the same. Aronia berries are also known as chokeberries - easy to mistake for chokecherries.
I have had a couple roots spread out of the spot it is planted in and come up 8-10" away. They don't spread by roots as wildly as my thorny blackberries though.
Yes, all Aronia are thornless that I know of.
Thank you for your question. The age and size information is as follows: 4” pot: 6-12 months old and 4” tall; Small gallon container: 2 years old and 12” tall.
I would assume a 5 degree difference would not change your zone, however reaching out to your county extension office may be helpful as they will have the most accurate information pertaining to your growing zone.
Aronia berries are self pollinating but if planting another variety of aronia berry you will have a larger crop yield.
We live at 9000 feet in Colorado. Most berry plants we purchased can't make it through the winter here. The Aronia bushes seem to make it OK. Ours are planted on the east side of the house. They get intense sun until noon and then shade, I don't know if they would live in full sun at our altitude. Our plants look healthy but are only 12 inches tall.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. These will start to bear 2-3 years after planting.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
Customer Reviews
And wow, it it delicious! Great on waffles and pancakes. The second year, the plant bore about twice as many berries. I still have some in my freezer that I haven't done anything with yet. I can't imagine how many berries I am going to have this year. One of the very best things about this plant is that almost all of the berries mature at the same time. You only have to go harvest one time!!!
Wanted to try
Easy care, good taste
Unique berry species
want to try a new berry!