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Aronia melanocarpa, ‘Viking’ SPRING 2025 PRE-ORDER Cricket Hill Garden

$ 21,60

SKU: mode_6985047834684 Category: Landscape edibles Tags: Genus_Aronia, Notable Attributes_North American Native, Notable Attributes_Wildlife & Pollinator Support, Size at Maturity_Trees for Small Gardens

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Aronia melanocarpa ‘Viking’

Variety description: A fruit for the future! Aronia offers a beautiful spring display of blossoms, attractive dark green summer foliage and very nutritious berries which ripen in late summer.

The blueberry-sized black fruits of Aronia melanocarpa have the highest known levels of antioxidants (anthocyanins and flavonoids) of any temperate fruit, five times higher than cranberry and blueberry, and also contain strong anticancer compounds. Aronia has been widely grown in Eastern Europe and Russia where the fruits are processed and used in beverages, wine, jelly, and baked goods. Aronia are too astringent for fresh eating. To learn more about this intriguing fruit, see this article by the University of Connecticut’s Prof. Mark Brand.

The cultivars ‘Viking’ and ‘Nero’ were both imported into the US from eastern Europe, where they are widely cultivated. Both of these cultivars originated in Russia in the late 19th or early 20th century, from the breeding work of the great plant breeder Ivan Michurin. Current research led by Professor Mark Brand of UCONN suggest that these two cultivars are in fact hybrids between our native aronia and the European mountain ash (Sorbus). This accounts for the larger fruit size of these two cultivars.

‘Viking’ is similar in all regards to ‘Nero,’ except slightly more vigorous.

Site requirements: Aronia berries grow best in a full sun location with fertile soil. They are quite adaptable and will grow in poor, drier sites as well.

Size at maturity: 8-12′.

Pollination: Self-fruitful.

Pests and diseases: No insects or diseases are of concern in the Northeast. Birds will eat the berries only in the winter when the frost has lessened their astringency.

Hardiness: Will grow in USDA zones 4-9.

Plant size: 8-12″ well rooted plant. Field grown, ships bare root.

When we ship: Winter/Spring 2025

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We will carefully examine all items ordered before shipping. The majority of orders are delivered within 48 hrs. The delivery time will be between 3-7 days.

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Due to multiple entities which include the factory as well as the warehouse, we cannot effectively manage inventory. The stock levels may fluctuate at any time. It is possible that your order may be out of stock once your order has been made.

Our policy is for 30 days. If 30 days have gone without a trace since the purchase however, we're unable to give you a return or exchange.

The item must not be used, and it must be in the original packaging. It should also be returned in its original packaging.

Aronia melanocarpa, ‘Viking’ SPRING 2025 PRE-ORDER Cricket Hill Garden

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