Chokeberry ‘Viking’

Common Name: Viking Chokeberry

Scientific Name: Aronia × prunifolia ‘Viking’

Zone: 3 – 8

Bloom Colour: White

Fruit Colour: Deep purple‑black

Fruit Size: ½ in. (about 1.2 cm) diameter

Ripens/Harvest: Late August – September

Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Soil: Moist, well‑drained; tolerates clay, sand, and boggy soils (pH 5.5 – 7.5)

Flavour Profile: Tart, slightly sweet when fully ripe; high tannins

Fruit Texture: Firm skin with juicy flesh

Years To Bear: 2 – 3 years

Mature Size: 4 – 6 ft tall and 3 – 5 ft wide

Spacing: 4 – 6 ft between plants; 8 – 10 ft between rows

Pollination Requirements: Self‑fertile (yields improve with cross‑pollination)