Low Scape Mound Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa 'Low Scape Mound')
ah-ROE-nee-ah mel-an-oh-KAR-pah 'Low Scape Mound'
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Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Rosaceae Family
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Aronia melanocarpa 'Low Scape Mound' is a compact, mounding cultivar of the North American native black chokeberry that offers exceptional ornamental appeal and landscape versatility. In early spring, 'Low Scape Mound' produces an abundance of delicate, white flower clusters that attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. As summer progresses, the dark green, glossy foliage provides a lush, textural backdrop before transitioning into a brilliant display of scarlet, burgundy, and purple hues in autumn. Even after the leaves have fallen, the plant retains visual interest, with its persistent clusters of dark purple-black berries providing an important food source for local wildlife. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, from full sun to partial shade, this low-maintenance cultivar requires minimal pruning or care, making it an ideal choice for sustainable, native-focused landscape designs. With its compact, mounding habit and season-long ornamental appeal, Aronia melanocarpa 'Low Scape Mound' is a versatile and valuable addition to any native plant palette.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
8 - 12 inches
tall. 24 - 36 inches
wide.
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Growth Rate |
Fast |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun - Partial Shade |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - |
Zones |
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Fall Color, Fragrant Flowers, Fruit edible, Fruit showy, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Hedges, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Groundcover, Medium, Naturalizing, Non-Allergenic, Partial Shade, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant
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Bloom Period |
April, May, June
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Flower Color |
White
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