Aronia prunifolia Viking
Aronia prunifolia Viking
Aronia prunifolia Viking
Aronia prunifolia Viking
Aronia prunifolia Viking
Aronia prunifolia Viking
Aronia prunifolia Viking
Aronia prunifolia Viking
Aronia x prunifolia Viking
Purple Chokeberry
Aronia Viking received on the 8th, 6 days after ordering. Only one main branch, cut at 15 cm. One leaf at the end looking sickly and a small green leaf at the bottom. I thought I would receive something else (in better condition given the supposedly large stock levels). First major disappointment in years... I've planted it but I doubt it will take.
Denis, 09/09/2025
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Description
The Aronia x prunifolia 'Viking' is a very decorative bush, with dark green foliage that turns reddish-purple in autumn, and clusters of white flowers followed by large black fruits which are well-known to gourmets.
Hailing from the eastern United States, this very small, 2m (6 to 7 ft) tall, very hardy bush with a suckering habit is compact and upright. The deciduous leaves are alternate, single, ovate and finely dentate, 4 to 7cm (1.6 - 2.8in) long and dark green turning a fiery red, slightly purplish, in autumn. In June, the white flowers, which are sometimes tinged with pink, are 2cm (0.8in) in diameter and grouped in corymbs. They are very numerous and nectar-rich. Also called "Black Chokeberry", its large black fruits which taste similar to blackcurrant, are edible in jam and are much appreciated by birds.
The fast-growing Aronia prunifolia 'Viking' thrives in light, moist, humus-bearing, and well-drained soil in a non-scorching, sunny or semi-shaded location. In shade and in limestone soil, the colours are duller. Prune all the branches by half their length at the end of winter. It is naturally resistant to diseases and parasites.
Aronia prunifolia 'Viking' can be used as a standalone plant, in informal or rustic hedges or in flower beds, but for a more spectacular effect, plant it in groups of 3 to 6 specimens of the same variety.
Aronia prunifolia Viking in pictures
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Botanical data
Aronia
x prunifolia
Viking
Rosaceae
Purple Chokeberry
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Aronia prunifolia 'Viking' is best planted in early spring in light, moist, humus-bearing, well-drained soil in non-scorching sun or partial shade. In shade and in limestone soil, the colours are more muted. Mulch and water well. Prune all branches to half their length at the end of winter. It is naturally resistant to diseases and parasites.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.