Aronia melanocarpa ‘Viking’
Developed in Eastern Europe, this “Superfruit” has outstanding levels of vitamins and antioxidants. Attractive white flowers in late spring give rise to large clusters of black fruit. Self pollinating; only one variety needed for fruit production.
Height: 6′
Spread: 6′
Light Needs: Full Sun
Hardiness Zone: 3
Foliage Colour: Green
Fall Foliage: Red
Growth Habit: Rounded
Flower Colour: White
Blooms: Spring
Fruit Colour: Black
Fruit Size: 16 mm
Fruit Timing: Ripe Mid to Late August
Fruit Use: Fresh Eating
Key Features: Compact, Edible Fruit (Tart), Fall Interest
Landscape Uses: Naturalizing, Mass Planting
Pollination: Self-Pollinating