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Aronia Ground Hug®

Chokeberry
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This resilient dwarf shrub is a marvelous solution for anywhere mowing is challenging or awkward. The dense mat of glossy foliage makes a superb groundcover and does away with the need for weeding or mulching. Native to North America, Aronia Ground Hug gives a three season show with white flowers in the spring, dark purple berries in the summer, and red-orange foliage in the fall. Aronia is salt and drought tolerant making it useful for erosion control, as well as in mass plantings, in a rain garden, at a pond’s edge, or in a woodland garden. Birds enjoy the berries, and deer may eat the flower buds in early spring if food supplies are scarce. Blooms on old wood and best fruit in full sun. 2019 Far West Show, Award of Merit

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Code ARGR

Patent PP31,821 ‘UCONNAM012’

Plant Type Shrubs, Groundcovers

Species melanocarpa

Height Short 8-14"

Spacing Plant 3' apart

Bloom Time Mid-Spring to Late Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 3-9

Soil Type Acidic, Normal, Clay

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Deer Resistant
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Edgers
  • Groundcovers
  • Good for Hedge
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Aronia General Information

Aronia Ground Hug® was developed by Dr. Mark Brand at the University of Connecticut. Aronia is often called by the common name "chokeberry" because its fruits, while edible, are very astringent. Birds love to feast on the berries and will quickly devour all that remain on this lovely shrub. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Aronia Plant Care

Very low maintenance. If desired, but not necessary, prune to shape after flowering. Prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil. While it can tolerate clay soil, it is suggested that the soil be amended with organic matter like compost to improve its texture and drainage.

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