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  Publication: Aronia Berries
Aronia is cold hardy and its late blooming period avoids damage by spring frosts.
Aronia clearly has potential for use as an alternative commercial fruit crop that may be suited to organic farming.
Aronia was well known to natives and early settlers but has not been commercially cultivated in the United States since early in the 20th century.
www.ianrpubs.unl.edu /epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=174   (886 words)

  
 Aronia Report 2001
(Aronia melanocarpa / Photinia melanocarpa), sometimes called fl chokeberry, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, used by landscapers primarily for its clusters of creamy white flowers in late spring, and colorful flame-colored autumn foliage contrasting with dark berries.
Aronia was well known to natives and early settlers, but has not been commercially cultivated in the U.S. since the turn of the century.
Aronia is cold hardy (to about -20 oF) and the late blooming period (late April to May in the Puget Sound region) avoids damage by spring frosts.
mtvernon.wsu.edu /frt_hort/aronia01.htm   (1049 words)

  
 Aronia - Edible Landscape Forum - GardenWeb
Aronia melanocarpa seems to do fine here in alkaline soil, at what is probably close to the northern limit of it's potential growing area (zone 3) - not sure how much better it might do in acidic soil.
Aronia are a very powerful anti-oxidant, and better than cranberry for bladder infections, etc. according to my mom's naturopath.
Aronia leaves and fruits are known to reduce high blood pressure.
forums.gardenweb.com /forums/load/edible/msg0312395213092.html   (1590 words)

  
 winemaking: Aronia Berry Wine
Aronia (Photinia melanocarpa, also known as Aronia melanocarpa and Aronia nigra), is a native American bush that has been successfully exported to Eastern Europe and is commercially grown in Denmark, Poland, Russia and elsewhere.
These are Photinia floribunda, also known as Aronia Atropurpurea, the "purple chokeberry," and Photinia pyrifolia, also known as Aronia arbutifolia, the "red chokeberry." The former ranges from Mississippi to Wisconsin, Georgia into Canada, and all areas in between.
The Aronia berry has all of the healthy attributes of the cranberry, but also contains five to ten times the amount of anthocyanins and polyphenols of a cranberry.
winemaking.jackkeller.net /aronia.asp   (541 words)

  
 Luksusowa Potato Vodka
Plus, Aronia is an “eco-plant” which means it’s learned to filter harmful substances from healthy thus keeping its berries pure.
Aronia berries are also a great source of vitamins (C, B2, B6, PP, E and carotene-provitamin A) and minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine, manganese, molybdenum).
Aronia came from America to Europe in the 19th century, but was relatively unknown until the 1980’s when it suddenly became popular.
www.luksusowa.net /aronia.htm   (145 words)

  
 Aronia x prunifolia
Aronia x prunifolia is a hybrid deciduous shrub that is called purple chokeberry (or purple-fruited chokeberry) in recognition of its purple berries.
It is considered to be a natural hybrid between Aronia melanocarpa and Aronia arbutifolia.
This hybrid was originally named Aronia prunifolia with a range of Newfoundland to Ontario south to Virginia and Indiana.
www.mobot.org /gardeninghelp/plantfinder/plant.asp?code=B955   (230 words)

  
 Aronia m. 'Autumn Magic' Shrub for Birds - Spring Valley Roses Hardy Roses and Plants for Birds
Aronia, or Chokeberry, as it is commonly known, is native to North America.
It is most often grown for its ornamental qualities: beautiful flowers in spring, dark-green foliage all summer, incredible fall foliage color (brilliant red) and clusters of dark blue to fl fruits.
Not bothered by insects or disease, Aronia is a very ornamental and easy plant to grow.
www.springvalleyroses.com /catalog/aronia-autumnmagic.html   (324 words)

  
 Old Orchard Facts and FAQ - Aronia Berries
The juice of the berry is a dark red, and is often used as a natural colorant.
Aronia Berry has up to ten times the amount of antioxidants as compared with other red berries, which helps your blood flow and keeps your arteries healthy!
Aronia Berry is rich in Flavanoids and Vitamin C! Aronia Berry’s bold, bright and tangy flavor means it’s perfect for blending with other juices, and its dark red color makes it perfect as a natural colorant!
www.oldorchardjuice.com /aroniaberry.htm   (141 words)

  
 InVite Health - Anti-Aging and Condition-Specific Nutritional Formulas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Aronia Berry- A fruit that has powerful anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, which are very strong antioxidants that are valuable for supporting collagen and connective tissue, the eyes, brain and nervous system, the liver, kidneys, and many other organs and tissues.
Aronia berry acts as a relaxing agent of the smooth muscle found in arteries.
Aronia aids in blood flow and inhibits free radical damage of the coronary arteries.
www.invitehealth.com /product_display.aspx?ProductID=MAR013   (304 words)

  
 GreenDealer Exotic Seeds of Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) with Photographs of the bush   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Chokeberry (Aronia) is the name for 3 species of Aronia: Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia), Purple Chokeberry (Aronia atropurpurea), and Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa).
Aronia belongs to the Rosaceae or Rose Family and is a deciduous shrub growing to 4 ft. in height.
It is frequently mistaken as "Chokecherry" which is "Prunus virginiana," a shrub or small tree growing to 30 ft. in height with white flowers and red berries that are eaten raw or used in winemaking.
www.greendealer-exotic-seeds.com /seeds/ChokeBerry.html   (251 words)

  
 Food Resource [http://food.oregonstate.edu/], Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
It says it is produced by Aronia Berry, Inc.; 1750 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111.
I wanted to let you know that we've got a constant supply of aronia juice up here around the Puget Sound area - and I was very surprised to see it here in the Costco at first, because I'd only seen it in Poland, where I am living now most of the time (in Warsaw).
I am very low tech, but ran across some questions about Aronia juice, which I love and had been buying at a Polish Deli where it's no longer available (100% juice, that is).
food.oregonstate.edu /faq/plant/fruit/aronia_faq.html   (471 words)

  
 Mallorn Plant of the Month: Aronia melanocarpa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
He attributes this to shifting landmasses, forcing Aronia arbutifolia and Aronia melanocarpa together and allowing them to interbreed.
To complicate matters further, it seems that either Aronia prunifolium or Aronia melanocarpa does not have good fall coloration.
Originally considered to be of little medicinal value, new research shows that Aronia melanocarpa has a high concentration of polyphenols and anthocyanins, stimulating circulation, protecting the urinary tract, and strengthening the heart.
www.hort.net /profile/ros/arome   (1007 words)

  
 Aronia, Bilberry, Gac Fruit, Dark Grape - Agel EXO Ingredients 2
Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) is a shrub that is native to the northeastern part of the United States.
It produces clusters of small dark purple berries that are also known as “fl chokeberries.” It has close botanical ties to the bilberry and the cranberry in that is contains high levels of anthocyanins and flavonoids, both of which are very potent antioxidants.
The Aronia berry is just one of 17 different exotic fruits and herbs contained in Agel EXO that is loaded with these important antioxidants.
www.whyagel.com /agel-exo-ingredients2.html   (1431 words)

  
 Aronia melanocarpa Iroquois Beauty at Digging Dog Nursery |
Aronia melanocarpa Iroquois Beauty at Digging Dog Nursery
A versatile North American native originating in Morton Arboretum, this small-statured deciduous shrub proposes something exceptional for each season: fragrant spring flowers, courtly summer foliage, brilliant fall color and persistent winter berries.
Just type "Winter Special" in the comment box when you place your order.
www.diggingdog.com /pages2/plantpages.php/s-0600   (237 words)

  
 Aronia 'Glossy Black Chokeberry' Shrub for Birds - Spring Valley Roses Hardy Roses and Plants for Birds
Aronia 'Glossy Black Chokeberry' Shrub for Birds - Spring Valley Roses Hardy Roses and Plants for Birds
Home > Catalog > Plants for Birds > Aronia 'Glossy Black Chokeberry'
Aronia melanocarpa elata is native to North America and is commonly called 'Glossy Black Chokeberry'.
www.springvalleyroses.com /catalog/aronia.html   (365 words)

  
 Botany 307F - Families of Vascular Plants - Aronia melanocarpa
Botany 307F - Families of Vascular Plants - Aronia melanocarpa
ROSACEAE: Maloideae - Aronia melanocarpa L. Chokeberry is a widespread wetland shrub.
Above left, the arrow points to the hypanthial ovary that develops into the dark, purple-fl fruit at left.
www.botany.utoronto.ca /courses/BOT307/D_Families/307D2Aronia.html   (72 words)

  
 Aronia Autumn Magic is a hardy perennial shrub with brilliant red and purple hues from Tangled Roots Nursery.
Aronia Autumn Magic is a hardy perennial shrub with brilliant red and purple hues from Tangled Roots Nursery.
Its name perfectly describes the magical mixture of red and purple autumn hues.
Soil: Adaptable to many soils, moderate moisture, but dislikes drought.
www.tangledroots.biz /plants/autumn_magic.htm   (90 words)

  
 Superberries.com - 100% Organic Aronia Berries - Ordering
Please fill out this form and mail it in with your check or money order.
All orders are shipped via ground service unless otherwise specified.
100% Organic Aronia Berries - 2 pounds (32 oz.), shipped in resealable plastic bags, packed in ice.
www.superberries.com /form.asp   (93 words)

  
 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension Publications
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This publication describes the characteristics and use of aronia, or fl chokeberry.
UNL is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for diversity.
ianrpubs.unl.edu /foods/nf581.htm   (52 words)

  
 Gleason Fruits | Nebraska Producer of Raspberries and Aronia
Welcome, we're pleased that you have found your way to www.GleasonFruits.com, the home of red raspberries and aronia in Northeast Nebraska.
We are currently in the process of designing our website, please bear with us as we finish up.
To ensure availability, call ahead or pre-order your raspberries online.
www.gleames.com /gleasonfruits   (159 words)

  
 Riggs & Forsythe Aronia Casis - 12 Pack - BeveragesDirect.com Online Ordering
Sophisticated blend of tart, deep red aronia berry, flberry and flcurrant.
Great with atwist of lemon or a squeeze of lime.
Ingredients: purified sparkling water, fructose, aronia juice concentrate, flberry and fl currant juice concentrates with other natural flavors, citric acid, ascorbic acid
www.beveragesdirect.com /detail-503-Riggs_&_Forsythe_Aronia_Casis_12_Pack.asp   (76 words)

  
 Superberries.com - 100% Organic Aronia Berries - Welcome
Superberries.com - 100% Organic Aronia Berries - Welcome
Scientists have found that antioxidants increase our resistance to disease and boost our immune systems.
The following graph shows the ORAC levels of a variety of different fruits, including Aronia berries
www.superberries.com   (329 words)

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