Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'
Viking Black Chokeberry

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (5-6 flowered clusters in May; Fragrant)
 Foliage Notes:
Glossy deep green leaves in summer; Elliptic to obovate with finely toothy margins; 2-3" long; Brilliant red fall color
 Fruit Notes:
Purplish-black edible berries; Ripens in late summer
 Ultimate Height:
3-6 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
3-6 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Average, medium moisture, well-drained
 Maintenance:
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Fall Color 214
  • Food/Edible 83
  • Showy Fruit 9
  • Fragrant Flowers 179
  • Showy Flowers 22
  • Groupings 197
  • Hedge 249
  • Naturalizing 105
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 106

    • 3 Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12018_01092*AHORT
    22022_00018*AHORT
    32022_00023*AHORT

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