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UCONNAM012 Ground Hug Spreading Chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa 'UCONNAM012' PP31821 Ground Hug®
Ground Hug Spreading Chokeberry
In stock · from $31.99
Ideal landscape groundcover filling in difficult spaces such as parking lot beds and slopes. Grows as a thick dense mat, eliminating the need for weeding and mulching. Glossy foliage, white spring flowers and dark purple berries in late summer. Brilliant orange-red fall color.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-22.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- Good fall color.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does UCONNAM012 Ground Hug Spreading Chokeberry get?
About 2' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does UCONNAM012 Ground Hug Spreading Chokeberry need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does UCONNAM012 Ground Hug Spreading Chokeberry need?
Moderate water use.
Will UCONNAM012 Ground Hug Spreading Chokeberry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy UCONNAM012 Ground Hug Spreading Chokeberry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $31.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy UCONNAM012 Ground Hug Spreading Chokeberry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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