ARONIA `GROUND HUG`

Description: Naturally grows as dense groundcover, keeping down weeds, stabilizing soil, and beautifying difficult areas. White flowers in spring plus vivid fall color. Tolerant of most any soil conditions.

Size: #2

Hardiness Zone: 3-9

Height: 8-14″

Spread: 30-36″

Special Features: Attracts Butterflies,Border or Bed,Compact,Deer Resistant,Full Sun,Ground Cover,Low Maintenance,Mass Planting,Native,Partial Shade,Partial Sun,Proven Winners,Rabbit Resistant,Supports Bees,Trailing,White

Grow Tips: Aronia is one of the toughest, most durable shrubs, and needs little care. If you wish to prune, the best time is immediately after it blooms. However, be aware that this will remove the potential for any fruit to form. Wondering about deer resistance? It varies. We have found that in areas with heavy deer or rabbit activity, they may eat the flower buds in early spring, when food supplies are scarce. However, they do not typically continue browsing aronia after that, so are unlikely to cause severe or disfiguring damage to the plant itself.