{"product_id":"viking-aronia-berry-plant-aronia-melanocarpa-live-rooted-starter-self-pollinating-fruit-shrub-usda-zones-3-8","title":"Viking Aronia Berry Plant – Aronia melanocarpa Live Rooted Starter | Self-Pollinating Fruit Shrub | USDA Zones 3–8","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"519\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGrow your own nutritious superfruit with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"259\"\u003elive Viking Aronia Berry starter plant (\u003cem data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, shipped rooted and ready to plant. This hardy, self-pollinating shrub produces clusters of dark purple-black berries that are prized for their high antioxidant content and are perfect for fresh eating, juices, jams, wines, baking, and other homemade recipes.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eViking Aronia is an easy-to-grow perennial shrub that thrives in a wide range of climates and produces attractive white spring flowers, glossy green foliage, and vibrant red fall color. Reaching approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e6–8 feet tall\u003c\/strong\u003e at maturity, it makes an excellent addition to edible landscapes, backyard orchards, wildlife gardens, and privacy plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eEach plant is naturally grown \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"927\"\u003ewithout pesticides\u003c\/strong\u003e and is removed from its nursery pot before shipping to reduce shipping weight. You will receive a healthy rooted starter plant similar in size and quality to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j5pahg\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e✔️ 1 live Viking Aronia berry starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"40998a\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2ybjg8\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e✔️ Shipped bare root (removed from nursery pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xrle0d\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e✔️ Self-pollinating fruit shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a2e9oi\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gskuvb\" data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking Aronia, Black Chokeberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous fruiting shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil; adaptable to a variety of soil conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment; moderately drought tolerant once mature\u003cbr data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003cbr data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, when grown in a large container\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sunny location for the best fruit production. 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