Select cultivar for fruit and fall color. Viking Aronia grows to about 6 ft. This black chokeberry is self fruitful.
ZONE: 3-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Spring. Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 1/3 sun, regular balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Does well in wet soils and woodland edge environments. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Tip bearer. Tends to spread by suckering to form small patches.
CHILL HOURS: 800-1000 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. No known pests or disease problems.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 6' x 3'