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Ground Hug Aronia

Proven Winners

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 8 - 14 Inches
  • Mature Width 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3-9

Ground Hug aronia gives a whole new meaning to the term ground cover. The low-growing native shrub spreads to about 36 inch but gets only about 14 inches tall. This is not your ordinary ground cover. Ground Hug aronia, sometimes called chokeberry, is dense, filled with small white flowers in spring, followed by showy-showy-showy fall color and black fruit. The fruit is edible, but it lives up to its name chokeberry. The fruit is so astringent it causes a choking reaction in some people. Aronia fruit has anti oxidant characteristics.

The flowers are pollinated by tiny bees and birds will eat the fruit after it has frozen several times. Deer may eat the flowers of the plant in spring, but usually the grazing on these plants stops soon after. Of course, the flowers are where the fruits form, so a deer repellant or exclusion technique may be necessary, depending on your area.

Ground Hug Aronia Care

Aronia is low maintenance. Plant Ground Hug to accommodate its mature size to eliminate or reduce pruning. It blooms on old growth, which means the current year’s flowers were formed late summer the year before.

It tolerates wet, dry, acidic, alkaline and neutral soil. Ground Hug aronia tolerates nearly all soil conditions, including salt contamination. This makes it a good option for planting in beds where passing vehicles splash deicer solutions from treated roadways in winter.

Ground Hug Aronia Spacing

Ground Hug will do best in the landscape. Space 36 inches on center, where the center of one aronia is 36 inches from the center of the next aronia. As a newly purchased plant and depending on its size, Ground Hug probably could spend its first summer in a container, but plan on transplanting to the ground in fall.

Ground Hug Aronia Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Plant Type: Shrub
Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Mature Height: 8 - 14 Inches
Mature Width: 3 Feet
Plant Spacing: 3 Feet
Growth Habit: Spreading
Flower Color(s): White
Blooms On: Old Wood
Bloom Time: Spring
Seasonal Interest: Spring
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Tolerates: Drought, Salt
Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Uses: Groundcover
Plant Brand: Proven Winners
Botanical/Scientific Name: Aronia melanocarpa 'UCONNAM012' USPP 31,821, Can PBRAF
SKU:
AROGH

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.