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VICKING aronia melanocarpa

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What is “Viking”?

  • “Viking” is a variety of aronia (often Aronia melanocarpa or Aronia prunifolia) developed in Europe, particularly in Finland.
  • It is selected for its large fruits, high productivity, and better flavor than some traditional aronia varieties (which can be very astringent). .

Main characteristics

  • Hardiness/zone    
    • Resistant to cold climates, often cited for zone 3.
  • Size at maturity    
    • Approximately 1.5 to 2.5 meters high, similar width.
  • Exposure    
    • Full sun to partial shade. Full sun is preferred for best fruit.
  • Foliage    
    • Glossy dark green in summer, with beautiful reddish to orange-red coloring in fall.
  • Flowers    
    • White flowers (corymbs or clusters) in spring (late April to May, depending on the source).
  • Fruit    
    • Purple-black berries, fairly large for aronia. Tart/bitter flavor, but considered by many to be better than wild species. Harvest around late August to September, depending on climate.
  • Production/yield    
    • Very productive plants; some sources give up to 5 tons per acre at maturity.
  • Pollination    
    • Self-fertile (does not require another plant to produce fruit).

Advantages

  • Very hardy: tolerates cold well, which is a plus in northern regions.
  • High yield, abundant fruit.
  • Versatile uses: jams, juices, jellies, drying, wine, etc.
  • Also attractive as an ornamental shrub: spring flowers, beautiful fall color, attracts birds.
  • Relatively easy to care for: tolerates a variety of soils, including wet soils, and has few special requirements if properly planted.

Limitations/things to watch out for

  • Quite astringent/bitter taste when the berries are eaten raw. Many people prefer to process them (cooking, juice, jelly) to soften them.
  • Full sun helps a lot to get good fruit. In partial shade, the flavor may be less intense.
  • Water requirements: especially during fruit ripening, the plant appreciates sufficient moisture.
  • Late harvest: like many Ardennes berries/noble berries, harvesting takes place in late summer/early fall—the season must be long enough. Early frost can affect this.

Hardiness Zones

  • 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a

Harvest month

  • September

Light

  • Full-sun
  • Half-shade

IMPORTANT: We do not deliver trees 7' and taller! (Nursery pickup only). For best results, orders placed from now on will be delivered in the fall (except for nursery pickup).

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