Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

Chokeberry - Black

'Viking' Black Chokeberry has glossy dark green leaves which turn a striking red in fall. The white, spring flowers are followed by large purplish black fruit, which birds love (and they are full of anti-oxidants). The site adaptability (Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking' likes both wet and dry conditions) and the suckering habit make it an excellent shrub for reclamation use, as well as an attractive landscape plant. Dr. Mark Brand of Connecticut found this native beauty. 2020 PHS Gold Medal Plant!

PRN Preferred: A good shrub for wetland reclamation plantings, a more compact variety with very large glossy foliage.

Height

6 Feet

Spread

6 Feet

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone

Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
180	Aronia melanocarpa Viking #3 24-30"+ (NATIVE-white)
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70	Aronia melanocarpa Viking #7 4-5' (NATIVE-white)
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Fall Color - Attractive
•	Fruit - Ornamental
•	Native
•	Rain Garden Plants

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Dry
•	Moist
•	Sandy

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Special Recognition

•	PHS Gold Medal Plant
•	Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Attracts Wildlife

•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Dry Shade Tolerant
•	Salt Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

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