{"product_id":"viking-aronia","title":"Viking Aronia","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Heavy-Fruiting Native for Superfood Berries\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eViking Chokeberry (\u003cem\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Viking') is the variety to grow if you want a harvest. This vigorous selection of our native black chokeberry produces abundant clusters of large, glossy dark berries prized for their antioxidant punch, perfect for juice, jam, and wine, on top of clouds of white spring flowers and fiery red-purple fall color. Rugged and adaptable, it earns its place in edible landscapes and naturalized beds across Lakeville, Blaine, and Apple Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Viking'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 ft tall and wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–8 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade (best fruit in sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring (white flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge, edible dark berries (late summer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly adaptable; tolerates wet and dry soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Viking in edible gardens, native and pollinator plantings, rain gardens, and informal hedges. It fruits most heavily in full sun and pulls double duty as an ornamental with strong spring bloom and brilliant fall color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring through early fall. A cool, moist spring start is ideal, and planting six or more weeks before hard frost lets roots establish before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 2–3 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. It tolerates both drought and wet soil once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line or soaker hose provides easy, even moisture for good fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Aronia berries are very tart fresh but are a nutritious superfood used in juice, jam, syrup, and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Viking hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's rated to Zone 3 and is fully hardy statewide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need more than one for fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, aronia is self-fertile, though more plants can increase the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer generally avoid chokeberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Viking with our compact chokeberries and native pollinator shrubs for a productive, wildlife-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54331244609841,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54331244642609,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/viking-aronia.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/viking-aronia","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}