'Viking' Chokeberry Bush | Aronia x prunifolia

Name: 'Viking' Chokeberry Bush | Aronia x prunifolia
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178820878715_55626626138491
Price: 14.99 GBP
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A hardy, low-maintenance shrub offering year-round interest for any garden.
In late spring, enjoy large clusters of beautiful white flowers with a delicate pink tinge.
The dark green foliage transforms into a spectacular display of rich purple-red in autumn.
Produces an abundance of dark, tart berries, perfect for making jams, wines, syrups, and cordials.
A magnet for garden birds, who love the fruit left on the bush.
This 'Viking' variety is self-fertile, so you only need one plant to get a generous crop of large berries.
Naturally compact and bushy, it's ideal for wildlife gardens, hedges, or planting beneath trees.
Extremely resilient, with excellent resistance to drought, pests, pollution, and disease.

Species: Chokeberry
Flowering Time: April, May
Harvest Time: August, September
Flower Colour: Pink tinged white blossom in spring
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: H7 - hardy throughout all areas of the UK
Soil Type: Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but prefers well drained, loamy soils.
Habit: A bushy shrub which spreads by means of suckers
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 2m unless pruned
Uses: Jams, cordials
Tasting Notes: Acidic - must be cooked before eating
Fertility: Self fertile

Planting Time: January, February, March, April, May, December
Spacing: Plant 2m apart to allow for spreading or closer for a hedge.
Watering: Water the tree regularly for the first few months. The tree is drought tolerant once established.
Feeding: This tree gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil.
Pruning: Trim and shape the plant after flowering. Remove any dead or damaged stems by cutting them down to ground level in the winter.
Pest & Disease: Has no serious pest or disease issues.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Plant in 3L pot
Height on Arrival: 30-60cm inc. pot
Eventual Height: Grows to a height of approx 2m unless pruned
Time to First Crop: You should see berries in the first year after planting

Highlights

A hardy, low-maintenance shrub offering year-round interest for any garden.
In late spring, enjoy large clusters of beautiful white flowers with a delicate pink tinge.
The dark green foliage transforms into a spectacular display of rich purple-red in autumn.
Produces an abundance of dark, tart berries, perfect for making jams, wines, syrups, and cordials.
A magnet for garden birds, who love the fruit left on the bush.
This 'Viking' variety is self-fertile, so you only need one plant to get a generous crop of large berries.
Naturally compact and bushy, it's ideal for wildlife gardens, hedges, or planting beneath trees.
Extremely resilient, with excellent resistance to drought, pests, pollution, and disease.

Variety Specifications

Species: Chokeberry
Flowering Time: April, May
Harvest Time: August, September
Flower Colour: Pink tinged white blossom in spring
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: H7 - hardy throughout all areas of the UK
Soil Type: Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but prefers well drained, loamy soils.
Habit: A bushy shrub which spreads by means of suckers
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 2m unless pruned
Uses: Jams, cordials
Tasting Notes: Acidic - must be cooked before eating
Fertility: Self fertile

Planting & Care

Planting Time: January, February, March, April, May, December
Spacing: Plant 2m apart to allow for spreading or closer for a hedge.
Watering: Water the tree regularly for the first few months. The tree is drought tolerant once established.
Feeding: This tree gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil.
Pruning: Trim and shape the plant after flowering. Remove any dead or damaged stems by cutting them down to ground level in the winter.
Pest & Disease: Has no serious pest or disease issues.

Product Specifications