{"product_id":"low-scape-mound-aronia","title":"Low Scape Mound Aronia","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Tough Native Dwarf for Almost Any Spot\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow Scape Mound Chokeberry (\u003cem\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Low Scape Mound') packs the rugged versatility of our native black chokeberry into a neat, knee-high cushion. Clusters of white flowers cover the plant in spring, followed by dark berries that feed birds, and the glossy green foliage ignites into brilliant red and purple in fall. It thrives in wet or dry soil, sun or part shade, and shrugs off cold, making it one of the most adaptable native shrubs for Eden Prairie, Eagan, and Minnetonka.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAronia melanocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Low Scape Mound'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft tall and wide (dwarf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–9 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring (white flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrilliant red to purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly adaptable; tolerates wet and dry soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Low Scape Mound as edging, in mass plantings, rain gardens, foundation beds, and naturalized areas. Its compact size, native toughness, and three-season interest make it a designer favorite for low-maintenance, pollinator- and bird-friendly plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring through early fall. Minnesota's cool, moist spring is ideal, and planting at least six weeks before hard frost lets roots establish before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 2–3 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. It tolerates both drought and wet soil once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line or soaker hose provides easy, even moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Low Scape Mound a Minnesota native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Black chokeberry is native to Minnesota and this is a compact selection of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hardy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's rated to Zone 3, so it's fully hardy throughout the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it handle wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it thrives in rain gardens and damp spots but also tolerates dry sites, making it remarkably versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer tend to leave chokeberry alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Low Scape Mound with our larger chokeberries and native shrubs for a layered, wildlife-friendly, low-care planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Low Scape Mound Aronia Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor edging or a massed groundcover sweep, plant on 18-inch centers (it matures just 1–2 ft wide, so tight spacing knits a solid cushion):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength of edging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants needed (18 in. apart)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a rain garden or foundation bed, drifts of 5–7 read best at this scale — single plants get lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLow Scape Mound Aronia Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of white flowers blanket the knee-high mound in May, feeding early bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy deep-green foliage stays clean through heat, drought, or a wet stretch — dark berries ripen by late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature show — foliage ignites brilliant red to purple while birds work the persistent black berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A low, dense twiggy cushion that holds the bed's edge under snow — zone 3 hardy, zero protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Rain-Garden \/ Wet-Soil   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/iroquois-beauty-chokeberry\"\u003eIroquois Beauty Chokeberry\u003c\/a\u003e — the larger native chokeberry the body suggests layering behind this dwarf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arrowwood-viburnum\"\u003eArrowwood Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — native, bird-feeding backdrop shrub for a wildlife-friendly layered planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-bluestem\"\u003eLittle Bluestem\u003c\/a\u003e — native grass whose russet fall color echoes the aronia's red-purple finale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gro-low-sumac\"\u003eGro-Low Sumac\u003c\/a\u003e — tough native spreader for the dry end of the same naturalized bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Low Scape Mound Aronia Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the few shrubs you can put almost anywhere — full sun or part shade, rain-garden wet or boulevard dry, clay or sand — and it stays a tidy 1–2 ft with native wildlife value and knockout fall color. It's not a fit if you need quick height or screening — it's a knee-high edger by design — and berry drop near white pavement can stain, so set it a couple feet back from light-colored walks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54304845857073,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54304845889841,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/low-scape-mound-aronia.jpg?v=1779567572","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/low-scape-mound-aronia","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}