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Viking aronia (black chokeberry)

berry variety

Viking

Aronia (Black Chokeberry) · Aronia melanocarpa

USDA hardiness range

Zones
3a–7a
Days to harvest
90 to 120
Sun
Full
Water
Moderate
Lifespan
30 years

At a glance

Astringent fresh, deep complex flavor when processed; juice, jam, wine, dried powder. The European-developed standard, very high antioxidant content. Heavy producer, brilliant red fall color.

Growing Viking

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Flavor, texture, and use

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Growing notes

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Viking by zone

Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.

Other aronia (black chokeberry) varieties

2 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.

Frequently asked questions

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What zones does the Viking aronia (black chokeberry) grow in?

Viking grows in USDA zones 3a through 7a.

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How does Viking compare to other aronia (black chokeberry) varieties?

Viking is one of 3 aronia (black chokeberry) varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full aronia (black chokeberry) variety table for side-by-side comparison.

Image: "Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) - Killarney, Ontario", by Ryan Hodnett, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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