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Berry Scape® Red Aronia
Berry Scape® Red Aronia
$29.25
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| 1–3 | — | $29.25 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $27.79 ea |
| 10-19 | 10% off | $26.32 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $24.86 ea |
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Aronia arbutifolia 'UCONNAM012'
Choose Berry Scape® Red Aronia if you want a compact native shrub with red berries and strong fall color. The tradeoff: it is more of a habitat and color plant than a screen or formal hedge.
Buy This If
- You want native shrub value.
- You like red fruit display.
- You need a compact grower.
Skip This If
- You need evergreen coverage.
- You want a strict hedge.
- You dislike suckering natives.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | It earns its space with spring flowers, red fruit, and strong fall color without getting too bulky. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in at a useful pace, though it is not the fastest shrub for instant mass. |
| Maintenance | B+ | Routine pruning is light, but occasional shaping or sucker control may be needed in tighter beds. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its compact habit makes it easier to use near foundations and walkways than older red chokeberry types. |
| Screening Value | C | It adds seasonal cover, but it is deciduous and too compact to serve as a main privacy screen. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for homeowners who want a native shrub that looks intentional near the house, not just in a back wildlife corner.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9a |
| Spacing | 4 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Low, mounding, spreading |
Customers Usually Ask
Will birds eat the berries?
Yes, the fruit has wildlife value, though birds may leave some berries into winter.
Does it need a pollinator plant?
No separate male plant is typically needed for fruiting.
Can I use it in a foundation bed?
Yes, as long as you give it room and avoid shearing it into a tight box.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31302
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