{"title":"Chokeberry \/ Aronia","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=RMV9WYN]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"RMV9WYN\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aronia-low-scape-mound-25989","title":"Aronia Low Scape Mound® Chokeberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrub, Aronia Low Scape Mound® is a true gem for any garden, this resilient shrub offers a visual feast from early spring through winter. This compact, deciduous beauty, native to the U.S., stands out for its adaptability and long-lasting seasonal appeal. Starting in spring, it adorns itself with clusters of delicate pale pink to white flowers, creating a soft, enchanting backdrop. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs the blooms fade, the foliage takes center stage, transitioning to lush, glossy green leaves that withstand the summer heat with remarkable resilience. Come autumn, these leaves put on a spectacular display, turning a brilliant shade of red, which contrasts beautifully with the deep purple berries that emerge. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBeyond its striking aesthetic, this shrub is incredibly hardy and low maintenance. Its compact size, reaching just 1 to 2 feet in height and spread, makes it ideal for small gardens, borders, and containers. It's particularly well-suited for use as an edging plant, where its tidy growth habit shines. Despite its delicate appearance, this shrub is tough, thriving in conditions that would challenge many other plants. It's highly tolerant of drought, heat, and even salty environments, making it a versatile choice for various landscaping needs. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn addition to its ornamental value, this shrub contributes to the local ecosystem. Its berries attract birds and other wildlife, while its flowers are a magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePlant it in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade and enjoy minimal maintenance while it rewards you with its year-round charm. Whether you're looking to enhance a garden bed, add interest to a patio container, or create a striking border, this shrub is a stellar choice that promises to delight in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354506596411,"sku":"25989","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_25989_1.jpg?v=1753891728"},{"product_id":"chokeberry-viking-35691","title":"Chokeberry Viking","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to offer this stunning Black Chokeberry this season. One of the most ornamental fruiting shrubs we have ever grown, it is a year-round pleasure in the sunny to partly shaded garden. Fragrant flowers, ornamental fall foliage, and delectable berries make it a necessity for discerning gardeners across the country!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The show begins in spring, when clusters of fragrant white blooms arise among the glossy medium to dark green leaves all over this densely-branched, 3- to 5-foot-tall, 5- to 6-foot-wide shrub. Attracting the attention of butterflies and bees, they are delightfully long-lasting, and are followed by tiny berries that gradually mature to black. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Just ¾-inch in diameter and round (they may remind you of extra-large currants!), the berries are unbelievably profuse, maturing in early autumn. They are rich in vitamin C, ferrum, and iodine, and make excellent eating fresh, stewed, dried, or juiced. Of course, if you are growing Viking for its ornamental beauty, you may wish to leave the berries on the shrub. Remarkably long-lasting, they continue to hold on the branches well into winter, providind nutritious meals for the songbirds and lending a fourth season of interest to this Aronia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Autumn also brings foliage changes to this shrub. The leaves sport brilliant tones of orange, scarlet, and carmine, which remain for many weeks before falling into a colorful pool on the garden floor. Show-stopping color!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'Viking' is self-fertile, so you need plant only one for a full crop of berries. It needs no pruning, is quite drought-tolerant once established in your garden, and as a native shrub, has proven remarkably resistant to pests and diseases. In other words, it is utterly trouble-free and very, very low maintenance. Who could ask for anything more in the border, along the driveway, as a colorful hedge, or even as a perimeter planting?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This cultivar was developed in Europe as an orchard fruit, but its ornamental value was quickly realized (as it began winning awards!). Now it is a beloved \"edible ornamental\" in fine gardens everywhere. Do add it to yours this season! 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These striking fruits are complemented by bright red fall foliage, creating a vibrant and long-lasting autumn show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaching just 5 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide, Berry Scape® Red is a third the size of traditional 'Brilliantissima' aronia, making it more versatile for beds, borders, hedges, and mass plantings. Its mounded form offers year-round structure with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative from Ontario to Texas, this selection thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates clay, drought, heat, and even salt—making it one of the toughest ornamental shrubs available. It attracts pollinators like bees and delivers standout performance in challenging conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by Dr. Mark Brand at the University of Connecticut, Berry Scape® Red Aronia is part of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs collection, trusted for durability, beauty, and ecological value.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43068099461179,"sku":"44739","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/44739.png?v=1765817761"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/chokeberry-aronia.oembed","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}