Aronia prunifolia Viking - Black chokeberry
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial fruit shrub
Common name: Black chokeberry
Scientific name: Aronia prunifolia 'Viking'
Flower color: Rosy white
Fruit color: Dark purple-black
Mature height: 150–200 cm
Mature width: 120–150 cm
Habit: Upright, bushy
Flowering period: April to May
Fruiting period: August to September
Exposure: Sun to partial sun
Watering needs: Moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Good
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Edible fruits: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Water regularly during the first year to establish a good root system. Keep the soil moist but well-drained. Light pruning after flowering promotes a balanced shape and better fruiting.
Prefers a sunny exposure for optimal fruit production. Hardy and low-maintenance, it adapts well to gardens of all levels. Its antioxidant-rich berries attract pollinators and offer a generous harvest every autumn.