.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Ground Hug' Black Chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa 'Ground Hug' Description This compact deciduous shrub features dark green foliage and produces clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by black berries in late summer. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for ground cover and erosion control. Suggested Uses Perfect for low borders, ground cover, erosion control, and wildlife gardens. Its dense foliage provides habitat and food for birds and beneficial insects. Plant Details Botanical Name: Ground Hug' Black Chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa 'Ground Hug' Common Name: Ground Hug' Black Chokeberry Size & Growth: 1-2 ft (30-60 cm) in height and spread, spreading habit Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Early to mid spring Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Perennials, shrubs, and ground covers Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly until established. Soil Moisture: Moist but well-draining Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay soils Humidity: Average household humidity okay Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter or early spring Winter Care: Mulch around base; hardy in zones 3-8 Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in the nursery Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Keep soil moist during dry spells; can tolerate some drought once established
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