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Aronia melanocarpa 'SMNAMPEM'
Choose Low Scape Snowfire® Aronia if you want a tough native shrub with spring flowers and strong fall color; the tradeoff is that it will not act like an evergreen or formal hedge.
Buy This If
You want native and durable.
You value fall color.
You need a filler shrub.
Skip This If
You need winter screening.
You want a formal shape.
You dislike deciduous shrubs.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B+
Spring flowers, clean foliage, and fall color give it useful seasonal value without looking too fussy.
Growth Rate
A-
It establishes and fills in quickly enough for massing, especially compared with slower native shrubs.
Maintenance
A-
It usually needs little more than basic pruning to remove awkward or damaged growth.
Deer Resistance
B+
Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
B
Its compact, bushy habit works in many beds, but it still needs room to grow naturally.
Screening Value
C-
It can soften a view in season, but it is not the plant for privacy or winter cover.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we’d typically recommend this for homeowners who want a native shrub that can take real landscape conditions without constant attention. Give it enough space and don’t shear it into a box.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
5 ft
Mature Width
3.5 ft
Hardiness Zones
3a-8a
Spacing
3.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
Low, mounding, spreading
Customers Usually Ask
Does it need another aronia to fruit?
It can set fruit on its own, but nearby aronias may improve production.
Will it handle damp soil?
Yes, it is a good candidate for average to moist ground.
Should I prune it every year?
Not hard pruning; just thin or shape after flowering if needed.
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.
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
Fairview Juniper
Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
Northern Spicebush
Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
Wichita Blue Juniper
Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!