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A closeup of the Viking Chokeberry's round, black berries and green oblong leaves

AN UP-AND-COMING SUPER FOOD WITH BLAZING FALL COLOR TO BOOT!

FEATURES:

  • Large clusters of juicy black fruit that are loaded with antioxidants appear in September
  • Berries can be used for jams, jellies and juice - or left as winter snacks for the birds
  • Self-fertile, so you only need one plant in order to get fruit
  • Glossy green foliage turns shades of brilliant reds and oranges in the fall
  • Beautiful white blossoms emerge in Spring for the pollinators to enjoy
  • Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
  • Ships in a plant-safe designed box

    Growth Facts

    • Hardiness Zone: 3-8
    • Mature Height: 3-6' tall
    • Mature Width: 3-6' wide
    • Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
    • Spacing: 5-6' apart

    Viking Chokeberry

    Bower & Branch Trees and Plants

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

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    AN UP-AND-COMING SUPER FOOD WITH BLAZING FALL COLOR TO BOOT!

    FEATURES:

    • Large clusters of juicy black fruit that are loaded with antioxidants appear in September
    • Berries can be used for jams, jellies and juice - or left as winter snacks for the birds
    • Self-fertile, so you only need one plant in order to get fruit
    • Glossy green foliage turns shades of brilliant reds and oranges in the fall
    • Beautiful white blossoms emerge in Spring for the pollinators to enjoy
    • Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
    • Ships in a plant-safe designed box

      Growth Facts

      • Hardiness Zone: 3-8
      • Mature Height: 3-6' tall
      • Mature Width: 3-6' wide
      • Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
      • Spacing: 5-6' apart

      Why plant Viking Chokeberry?

      Strong tasting like the fearless Vikings, Viking Chokeberry brings a tart, tasty flavor that some may find too strong for their taste buds. Those who are adventurous to try Chokeberries will discover that they are great for making jellies and jams so break out those mason jars! Highly nutritious, Viking is excellent for turning into juice and being added into pies. If Viking isn't appealing to your palate, the local wildlife and birds will surely visit to snack on the juicy, blackberries giving you a show in your own backyard!

      Developed in Europe, Viking was designed to be an orchard plant. Black Chokeberry is a superfood! That’s right—the bitter berry with the unappetizing name is gaining ground as a health food. And with good reason! The berries are higher in antioxidants than any other cold-hardy fruit (five times higher than blueberries), and they have cancer-fighting properties. A few companies have started turning chokeberries into juice; they blend it with apple or grape juice to make it palatable. You’ll find it marketed under its botanical name, Aronia. You can also buy frozen Aronia berries for muffins or bars or, better yet, grow your own!

      How to use Viking Chokeberry in the landscape?

      Enjoy Viking early in the spring with its bright white fragrant flower clusters that bloom earlier than Black Chokeberry species. The berries ripen in late summer in time for making jelly, pies, and even juice! Chokeberry has been suggested as an alternative to the ubiquitous Burning Bush with its blazing red fall color.

      Planting Zones

      Hardiness Zone: 3-8

      How To Plant Viking Chokeberry

      Plant Viking in an area with full sun but part shade is okay too; the best fruit harvests will come from being exposed to full sun. Soil requirements are very lax, seeing as Viking can grow in average-medium moisture soil well-draining to growing in boggy conditions.

      How To Water

      Chokeberry will appreciate watering deeply, and regularly during its first few years in the ground. Irrigate weekly, and especially during long dry spells or extreme heat after it’s established.

      How To Fertilize

      Incorporate Elements Starter Plant food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each late fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established.

      How To Prune

      You will want to be sure to remove any suckers that start to grow to prevent the spread of Viking unless spreading is desired.

      How Does Shipping Work?

      Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

      *For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

      Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

      Shipping Delays:

      From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.


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