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Low Scape Mound® Aronia
Low Scape Mound® Aronia
$29.25
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Quantity
16 in stock
Aronia melanocarpa 'UCONNAM165'
Choose Low Scape Mound® Aronia for a compact native-derived shrub that covers bed edges, slopes, and tough moisture swings. The tradeoff: it stays low, so it will not give privacy or strong winter structure.
Buy This If
- You need a low, spreading shrub
- Soil moisture changes through the season
- Fall color matters more than flowers
Skip This If
- You need a hedge above window height
- You want evergreen coverage
- You dislike occasional suckers
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | Spring flowers, dark fruit, and red fall color read best in groups rather than as one plant. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a steady pace but is not the fastest way to cover a large bare area. |
| Maintenance | A- | Once established, it usually needs only cleanup pruning and removal of any unwanted suckers. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | The compact habit makes it easy to use near walks, fronts of beds, and foundation edges. |
| Screening Value | D | It stays too low and open in winter to function as a privacy plant. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend planting it in groups where you want a low, durable shrub layer, not as a stand-alone specimen. Give it room to knit together and do any shaping after spring flowering.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 2 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9b |
| Spacing | 2 ft |
| Sun | full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture | dry to wet |
| Growth Habit | Low, mounding, spreading |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it need wet soil?
No. It handles changing moisture, but water regularly the first season.
Are the berries edible?
They are chokeberries: useful for wildlife and processing, but too astringent for most fresh eating.
Will deer leave it alone?
Not always. If deer feed heavily in your yard, plan protection while it gets established.
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-31303
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