Shrubs

Aronia melanocarpa 'UCONNAM166'

Low Scape Hedger® black chokeberry

Low Scape Hedger® black chokeberry. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.

An upright, densely branched chokeberry sized for low hedges and screens. White spring flowers contrast with glossy green leaves, followed by orange-red fall color. This non-suckering selection does not set fruit and can grow naturally or be shaped into a hedge.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part sun
Mature size: 3–5 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide
Water: Moderate; tolerates wet or dry soils
Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9
Bloom: White; mid-spring

Sizes & prices

#7tighter upright Aronia By Proven Winner$59.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Tolerant once established.
Wet soil: Tolerates wet soils; suited to bog plantings.
Salt: Salt tolerant.
Deer & rabbits: May browse spring flower buds where pressure is high.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a North American native species. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous; orange-red fall color.

Growing & care

Pruning: Shape just after flowering if needed; this selection does not set fruit.

Sources & photo credits

Proven Winners

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Photo: Photo courtesy of Proven Winners · Authorized nursery promotional use

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.