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Aronia prunifolia 'Viking'

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Large-fruited chokeberry fruiting race and also good autumn. The size after 10 years is 150 cm. The berry colour is black. This plant is completely hardy.The fruit period is August - September.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Date taken : 11.11.2013

Common name : Chokeberry

Family : Rosaceae

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© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Provinciaal Domein het Leen, Eeklo, B.

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Provinciaal Domein het Leen, Eeklo, B.

© picture 5 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Provinciaal Domein het Leen, Eeklo, B.

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : black
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : august - september
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature spectacular autumn colours