Below is a list of all known varieties for Chokeberry (Aronia). Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Aronia (Dried/Sweetened) | A culinary preparation where the berries are dried and infused with sugar or apple juice to reduce astringency for snacking or baking. |
| Aronia Autumn Magic | A cultivar known for its excellent ornamental value (fall color) and reliable production of large, black berries with high astringency. |
| Aronia Brilliant Red | A cultivar of Red Chokeberry (*A. arbutifolia*) specifically bred for intense fall color and ornamental value; fruit is highly astringent. |
| Aronia Concentrate (Juice) | The highly concentrated juice extract, valued for its intense color, tartness, and antioxidant levels. |
| Aronia Cuprina | A historical cultivar often sold under the name Aronia Nero; prized for its large, black, glossy berries. |
| Aronia Elata | A vigorous, tall-growing cultivar known for reliable, heavy production of black berries. |
| Aronia Emerald | A cultivar known for its balanced yield and excellent cold hardiness. |
| Aronia Gala | A recently developed cultivar known for its larger fruit size and slightly reduced astringency, designed for the fresh market and processing. |
| Aronia Hugin | A Swedish cultivar that is more compact and shrub-like than others; known for its high yield of small, dark berries. |
| Aronia Kurayza | A Russian cultivar known for its high yield of medium-sized, dark berries. |
| Aronia Mackenzie | A Canadian cultivar known for its very dense growth habit and reliable production of medium-sized berries. |
| Aronia Marmalade Grade | A culinary distinction for berries selected for their high pectin content and firm texture, ideal for high-quality jams and preserves. |
| Aronia Morton | A cultivar selected for its ability to produce fruit in varied climates and good resistance to disease. |
| Aronia Moskva | An old Russian cultivar known for its high yields and large, dark berries. |
| Aronia Nero | A European cultivar known for its superior fruit quality, high yield, and intense antioxidant levels; berries are deep black and astringent. |
| Aronia Powder (Dried) | Dehydrated and ground Aronia berries; used as a supplement or natural purple food coloring. |
| Aronia Prunifolia (Purple Chokeberry) | A naturally occurring hybrid species between the black and red chokeberry, characterized by dark purple, intermediate-sized fruit. |
| Aronia Rubina | A cultivar specifically bred for a slightly less astringent and milder flavor, making it more palatable for fresh consumption. |
| Aronia Rubra | A botanical term sometimes used to denote the more red-colored varieties of the species. |
| Aronia Viking | A popular cultivar known for larger fruit size and slightly reduced astringency, primarily used for juice, wine, and preserves. |
| Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) | The primary species used for food production. Berries are dark purple-black, high in antioxidants, and extremely astringent when raw. |
| Chokeberry (Nero Aronia) | A European cultivar of Chokeberry (*Aronia melanocarpa*); known for its superior fruit quality and intense antioxidant levels. |
| Chokeberry (Viking Aronia) | A popular cultivar of Chokeberry bred for larger fruit size and slightly reduced astringency. |
| Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) | A species known for its smaller, bright red fruit that remains on the shrub through winter; highly ornamental and less commonly used for food. |