BLACK VIKING CHOKECHERRY Prunus virginiana ‘Viking’
• A hardy, upright deciduous shrub selected for its glossy dark foliage and heavy production of deep purple‑black fruit; maintains a dense, attractive form suitable for hedges, screens, and naturalized plantings.
• Produces clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; flowers are showy and reliably produced each year.
• Bears abundant dark, astringent berries in late summer; edible when processed and widely used for jellies, syrups, wines, and traditional Indigenous foods.
• Thrives in a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sandy sites; tolerant of drought once established and highly resilient in prairie climates.
• Full Sun to Part Shade
• Zone 2, 3–5 m Height × 2–4 m Width
