Chokeberry Aronia - Viking
Chokeberry Aronia - Viking

Chokeberry Aronia - Viking

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Chokeberry Aronia - Viking

Aronia, commonly known as black chokeberry, is a resilient fruiting shrub native to Eastern Canada, celebrated for its exceptional nutritional value. Its berries offer a unique blend of astringency and sweetness. While some enjoy them fresh, they truly shine in jellies, preserves, and pies.

In addition to its culinary appeal, Aronia is highly ornamental, adding beauty to any landscape. It is also one of the easiest fruits to grow, with no known disease or pest issues, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking both function and aesthetic value.

1 Year Old Plants in 2.5 inch Pots

Planting Instructions

  • Sunlight: Choose a location with full sun for best fruit production, though chokeberries can tolerate partial shade.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil but is adaptable to a range of soil types, including sandy or clay soils. Slightly acidic to neutral soil pH (6.0–7.0) is ideal.

Planting Time

  • Plant in early spring or fall when the weather is cool, and the soil is moist.

Planting Steps

  1. Prepare the Soil: Loosen the soil to a depth of 12–18 inches and mix in compost or organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.
  2. Dig the Hole: Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball.
  3. Plant the Shrub: Place the chokeberry in the hole with the crown (where the roots meet the stem) at ground level. Backfill with soil, gently firming it to remove air pockets.
  4. Water Thoroughly: Soak the soil around the plant immediately after planting to help it settle.

 Colour

Black

 Sun Requirements

Full Sun

 Fragrant

No

 Deer Resistant

No

 Zones

3-9

 Harvest

Late August to mid-October

 Height

1.5 meter (5 feet)

 Spread

1.5 meter (5 feet)

 Yield

Heavy

 Fruit Size

1cm

 Flavour

Sweet & Dry

 Uses

exceptionally high  nutritional value

 Disease Resistance

Excellent

At Wildwood, we aim to make sure every plant arrives healthy and safe to your door in time for your planting period. Here is what you can expect after placing your order!

Packaging

Fruits and vegetable plant orders will be shipped with wood shavings in the package to help insulate and protect the plants from the cold weather and movement during shipping. Wood shavings can be repurposed in the garden or composted upon receiving your order! 

Shipping Schedule

The shipment of your order will follow our approximate schedule found below where timing will be dependent on what is being shipped, your planting zone, and the current weather conditions for shipping.

 Zone Earliest Shipping Time
1-3 Mid May
4-5 Late April
6 Early to Mid April
7-9 Mid March to Early April

All times listed are the earliest dates shipping can start in that zone. Shipping times can change due to harsh weather conditions or supplier delays if they occur.

 

Not sure what planting zone you are? Check the map here or visit Natural Resources Canada to find the hardiness zone in your Municipality.

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