{"product_id":"viking-aronia-berry-plant-live-rooted-chokeberry-shrub-antioxidant-superfruit-zones-3-8","title":"Viking Aronia Berry Plant – Live Rooted Chokeberry Shrub | Antioxidant Superfruit | Zones 3–8","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow nutrient-rich superfruit berries with this Viking Aronia rooted starter plant, a hardy chokeberry shrub prized for its antioxidant-packed fruit and ornamental beauty. Viking Aronia produces clusters of dark berries loaded with anthocyanins and plant antioxidants, making them ideal for juice, smoothies, jams, wine, syrup, baking, preserves, and health-focused edible gardens. This adaptable native shrub also provides attractive spring flowers, glossy foliage, and brilliant fall color, making it a beautiful addition to edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, hedges, and backyard orchards. Naturally hardy and self-pollinating, Viking Aronia thrives across a wide range of growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 rooted Viking Aronia starter plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy live edible berry shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Self-pollinating chokeberry variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Naturally grown pesticide-free plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Viking Aronia\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Aronia melanocarpa\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Rooted starter plant\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Adaptable; tolerates wet to average soils\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate during establishment\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 6–8 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright bushy shrub\u003cbr\u003eBloom Color: White spring flowers\u003cbr\u003eFruit Color: Dark purple-black\u003cbr\u003eFruit Flavor: Tart antioxidant-rich berries\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Season: Late summer to fall\u003cbr\u003ePollination: Self-pollinating\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Features: High antioxidants, cold hardy, ornamental fall color\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–8\u003cbr\u003eWildlife Value: Attracts birds and pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun for best berry production and strongest fall color display. Mulching around the base helps conserve moisture and encourages healthy root development.\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":"PlantsruleShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499622101124,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_7_d8954232-7527-44d2-b24c-84ab49d70e93.jpg?v=1783662661","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/viking-aronia-berry-plant-live-rooted-chokeberry-shrub-antioxidant-superfruit-zones-3-8","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}