Viking Black Chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa
ar-OH-nee-uh mel-an-oh-KAR-puh
Fruiting Plants: Aronia
Chokeberry
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Attractive medium-sized shrub with prolific masses of spring of flowers, a bit earlier than other species. Red fall colors and extra-large berries follow the glossy summer foliage. Attractive edible purple fruit.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Dark Green
Fall Foliage
Purple
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Bush
Height
4–6 ft
Spread
4–6 ft
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
8-5-2008
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
Fruit and Pollination
Season
Mid Season
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Astringent
Ploidy
Diploid
Brix Rating
10 Sweet
Pollination
Self-pollinating
Chill Hours
Very High Chill 1201+ hours