Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa), often sold as Aronia berries. There is also a red variety (I've dreamed of finding this species). Native to wetlands and woodlands of the eastern and northern United States, this shrub produces deep purple berries packed with the highest antioxidant levels of any North American berry. 🔹 Supports heart health and healthy blood pressure 🔹 Rich in polyphenols, anthocyanins, and vitamin C 🔹 Studied for immune support and anti-inflammatory benefits There is a

Grow superfruits on an ornamental shrub! The Viking Aronia Berry plant is an easy-to-grow native plant that has white to light pink blossoms in the spring and is loaded with wine-black berries in late summer and fall. The fruit is antioxidant-rich and wonderful for jams, preserves, tea, and syrups. "My Aronia shrub is 4 years old, five feet tall, and has berries galore. I like to pair them with raspberry recipes and use them frequently in smoothies. One bush last year gave me three quarts of ber