Aronia 'Galicjanka'

Aronia 'Galicjanka'Galicjanka is a prolific producer of larger than normal berries. Developed in Poland, its popular with commercial producers since the berries ripen at the same time and can be harvested easily. Aronia is native to northern regions of the world, including Canada. A much touted superfruit, the dark, near black colour of its tart berries hints at its powerful antioxidant properties. Aronia berries can be eaten fresh but they shine in preserves like jams

and they’ve got a high sugar content relative to other varieties

Mature Size: 15’

Hardiness Zone: 3-7

Pollinator:  Self-fertile but improved yields with multiple specimens

a single plant can produce 30 lbs of berries

Once mature

and green foliage that turns to a bright red through the late fall and winter

Since the 1990s there has been a concerted effort underway to save the butternut from a devastating fungal infection called butternut canker

Flowering: Spring

Hardiness Zone: 3-8

Living up to 800 years with a maximum 10ft diameter and 100ft height it was truly overwhelming

A single well-formed specimen can yield $20