{"product_id":"viking-aronia-berry-live-starter-plant-aronia-melanocarpa-zones-3-8","title":"Viking Aronia Berry Live Starter Plant – Aronia melanocarpa – Hardy Zones 3–8","description":"\u003cp\u003eViking Aronia (\u003cem\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Viking'), also known as Black Chokeberry, is a cold-hardy fruiting shrub prized for its attractive foliage, ornamental white flowers, and dark purple-black berries. This versatile shrub is suitable for edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, home orchards, and mixed shrub borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spring, Viking Aronia produces clusters of white flowers followed by dark berries later in the growing season. Its foliage provides multi-season ornamental interest, making it ideal for both edible and ornamental garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis self-pollinating shrub is easy to grow in backyard fruit gardens and landscape plantings. The berries are commonly used for juices, preserves, cooking, and other culinary purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Live Rooted Starter Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted Starter Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements. Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. Actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne live Viking Aronia berry plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-rooted starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Viking'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-pollinating fruiting shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces dark purple-black berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for edible landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for home orchards and berry gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive spring flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-season ornamental interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in USDA Zones 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Viking Aronia Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooted Plant Material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Viking Aronia, Black Chokeberry\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Viking'\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Fruiting Shrub\u003cbr\u003eLife Cycle: Perennial\u003cbr\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color: White Flowers, Purple-Black Berries\u003cbr\u003eSunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-Drained Soil\u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zone: 3–8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive one live rooted Viking Aronia starter plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Does Viking Aronia need another plant for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Viking Aronia is self-pollinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. What are the berries commonly used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe berries are often used for juices, preserves, cooking, and other culinary applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Can this plant be used in ornamental landscapes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Viking Aronia offers attractive flowers, foliage, and berries, making it suitable for ornamental and edible landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. What USDA zones are suitable for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViking Aronia is generally hardy in USDA Zones 3–8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"plantcenter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46728545730759,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/CopyofRIZKIGARDEN_4_8cb6e997-a564-4a62-bce6-eefe95bbdfe3.jpg?v=1783255722","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/viking-aronia-berry-live-starter-plant-aronia-melanocarpa-zones-3-8","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}