Aronia 'Ground Hog'

Aronia melanocarpa 'Ground Hog'

Ground Hog™ Black Chokeberry

A compact, native groundcover shrub with multi-season interest and excellent resilience.

• White flower clusters bloom in spring, attracting pollinators

• Followed by glossy black berries in late summer—loved by birds

• Deep green foliage turns brilliant red to orange in fall

• Grows 12–14 inches tall and 2–3 ft wide, forming a dense, spreading mat

• Thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates wet or dry soils

• Deer resistant, drought tolerant, and low maintenance

• Hardy in zones 3–8

Perfect for erosion control, native gardens, or low-maintenance borders—tough, attractive, and pollinator-friendly.