RedCrocus Ground Hug Black Chokeberry- Low-Growing Dense Foliage Shrub for Ground Cover & Erosion Control 2 Gallon

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.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; marg in-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 low-growing shrub features dense, dark green foliage with black berries that ripen in late summer. Its compact habit makes it ideal for ground cover, erosion control, and landscape accents. Suggested Uses Perfect for ground cover in naturalized gardens, along borders, or in areas requiring erosion control. It also attracts pollinators and birds, enhancing garden biodiversity. Plant Details Botanical Name: Aronia melanocarpa 'Ground Hug' Common Name: Ground Hug' Black Chokeberry Size & Growth: 6-12 inches tall with spreading habit Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: 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: None Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Native grasses, perennials, similar ground covers Care Tips Planting Instructions: Prefers well-drained soil, plant in spring or fall Soil Moisture: Moderate, keep consistently moist Soil Type: Loamy, Sandy, or Clay soils Humidity: Normal garden humidity Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter Winter Care: Mulch around base to protect roots in colder zones Planting Depth: Same as root ball depth Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Minimal; tolerates drought once established Show more