Glossy green foliage turns shades of orange to red n fall on a low spreading plant. White flowers in spring are followed by dark purple berries in late summer and fall. This rugged plant forms a mat that can be used for massing, minimizing weeding and mulch.
Product Description
ARONIA melanocarpa Ground Hug® – Ground Hug® Chokeberry
(‘UCONNAM012’ PP 31821)
Glossy green foliage turns shades of orange to red n fall on a low spreading plant. White flowers in spring are followed by dark purple berries in late summer and fall. This rugged plant forms a mat that can be used for massing, minimizing weeding and mulch. Great for parking lot islands and areas where durability is important. Also sold as Aronia m. Ground Hog™
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Average, Well-drained
Size: Height 0.5-1ft., Width 2-3ft.
Zone: 3-9
Flower: White
Bloom Time: May
Attributes: Low Maintenance, Great Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Attracts Birds, Showy and Edible Fruits, Tolerant to Erosion