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Viking reaches, at maturity, a height of 6-8′ with an almost equal distribution in width. It has been selected for its fruit which can be twice the size of regular fruit.
The fruits are in clusters of blackish purple color and very tasty. This cultivar is the most productive and can produce up to 5t. per acre.
The aronia is a beautiful shrub native to North America. It produces a dark purple, astringent fruit used for its nutritional values and nutraceutical properties.
In June, the shrub is covered with beautiful white flowers. These are picked by hand or mechanically in September.
In the fall, its leaves turn a blazing red-orange, it is superb.
Container size | 50 cell, 1 Liter, 1 gallon |
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Available for purchase from | May, June, August, Dormancy Jan-April 2024, Futur |
Compatible variety :
Rendement : Mechanical, U-pick
Harvest size : Approximately : 12 lbs / shrub
Hauteur : 1.5 à 2 meters
Largeur : 1.5 à 2 meters
Bush type : Erected
Description of the fruit : Black fruit of medium size
Fruit Flavor : Dry and astringent
Fruit Weight :
Fruit Length : Rond
Flowering period : End of May - June
Harvest time : August / September
Use of the fruit : Transformation
Hardiness zones : 3a