Low Scape Mound® Aronia
Overview: A chokeberry grown for its white spring flowers, dark fall berries, and red fall foliage on a low, dense mound.
Mature size: Approximately 1–2 ft. tall and wide for dwarf selections; the species reaches 3–6 ft..
Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering season: Spring, with white flower clusters followed by fall berries
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9
Water needs: Average; adaptable to both wet and dry soils once established
Special features: A dwarf, mounding selection, much more compact than the species. Native deciduous shrub with white spring flowers, dark berries, and excellent red fall foliage color; the tart berries are edible and rich in antioxidants, though usually processed rather than eaten fresh; deer-resistant
Wildlife value: Bees pollinate the flowers; berries feed birds
Botanical name: Aronia melanocarpa 'UCONNAM165'
Category: Shrubs & Trees