"Viking" Aronia Berry, Black Chokeberry

The Aronia Berry is a powerhouse native shrub prized for its extraordinary adaptability and dense clusters of glossy, deep purple-black berries. The berries are intensely tart with rich, astringent notes and a remarkable depth of flavor that softens beautifully when cooked into jams, syrups, wines, and baked goods. Packed with anthocyanins and antioxidants, they are among the most nutrient-dense fruits you can grow. This North American native thrives in challenging conditions — wet soils, heavy clay, and part shade — where few fruiting plants dare tread.

Arrives well-rooted in a 3.5" x 9" deep tree pot. 

Latin Name: Aronia melanocarpa

Site and Soil: Full sun – part shade, tolerates wet or poorly drained soils

Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile

Bearing Age: 2–3 years after planting

Size at Maturity: 3–6' h x 3–6' w

Taste: Tart, astringent, berry-rich

Ripening Time: Late summer to early fall

Pests & Diseases: Exceptionally resistant to pests and diseases; one of the most trouble-free fruiting shrubs in our climate

USDA Zone: 3–9