Aronia

Viking Aronia Berry

Name: Viking Aronia Berry
Brand: FruitBushes
SKU: ARO-VIKING-BERRY-6-BARE
Price: 65.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

Back in Stock Fall 2026

This variety is currently out of stock. We'll be restocking for the Fall 2026 shipping season.

Browse currently available varieties →

Viking Aroniaberry plants. Cold-hardy aronia with dark antioxidant-rich berries, white flowers, and upright shrub growth in USDA Zones 3 to 8.

Plant Details

Quick Facts

Botanical: Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'
Type: Native black chokeberry
Fruit Color: Wine-black (blueberry-sized)
Fruit Taste: Astringent, tart (jams/juice/wine)
Thorns: Thornless

Growing Conditions

USDA Zones: 3-8
Sun Needs: Full sun to part shade
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Spacing: 5-6 ft
Mature Height: 4-6 ft

Pollination & Care

Self-Fertile: Yes
Pollination: Self-fertile.
Difficulty: Easy
Data Confidence: High

Harvest

Season: August - September

Notes & Caveats: Selected for fruit; species native and very adaptable.

Sources:Stark Bro's·UMD Ext·Practical Self Reliance·USDA Plants Database·Leafy Place

Growing Zones: 3–8

Hardy down to zone 3 (-40 to -30°F)

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map of the United States

Match the shaded zones above to find your growing region. Source: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

Find your zone by ZIP code →

We ship via:

How we ship

Most orders go out via UPS with a 2-3 day transit time to most of the continental U.S. Plants are shipped dormant in late winter / early spring, packed wet to protect the root systems, and bundled by variety so they're ready to plant on arrival.

Hawaii & Alaska orders

For HI and AK addresses we ship via USPS. The other major carriers either don't service these areas for live plants or charge prohibitive rates that would more than double the cost of your order. USPS gives us a reliable, affordable path to get plants to you in good condition.

Want UPS or FedEx anyway?

If you're in HI or AK and want to use UPS or FedEx and cover the upgraded shipping cost, reach out to us immediately after placing your order with your order number. We'll send you the available options and a quote, and you can pick what works for you.

Wholesale orders (100+ plants): We only ship wholesale orders on Mondays and Tuesdays. Larger orders sitting in a hot delivery truck over a weekend can damage or even kill the plants, especially for customers in the southern half of the U.S. Shipping early in the week ensures your plants reach you before any weekend transit delays.

Region overview

Continental U.S.

UPS Ground, 2-3 day transit. Free shipping on orders $100+.

Hawaii & Alaska

USPS Priority Mail. Reach out post-order if you want a UPS/FedEx upgrade quote.

Arrive-alive guarantee

Every order is backed by our 30-day arrive-alive guarantee. If a plant doesn't make it through transit, we'll replace it. Just send us a photo within 30 days of delivery.

Questions?

Call or text us at (720) 630-3715, or email support@fruitbushes.com. We answer within one business day.