2024 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Aronia Chokeberry

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A clumping shrub with multiple erect stems and foliage which is rich green. Fall foliage is bright red making this shrub fair competition for the fall color of Burning Bush. Easy to grow in full sun to part shade in well-drained to moist soils. zones 3-9 j p % 2 & arb. Brilliantissima Brilliant Red Chokeberry zones 4-9 j p % ` Improved, compact selection noted for its lovely white spring flowers followed by larger, more abundant glossy red fruit and brilliant red fall foliage. Height: 6-8’, Spread: 6-8’ 007553 C3 $29.99 melanocarpa Ground Hug This dwarf Aronia naturally grows as a thick, dense mat, eliminating the need for weeding and mulching as well. Glossy foliage, white spring flowers, dark purple berries in late summer, and autumn foliage in hues of brilliant orange-red make this plant as showy as it is adaptable. Height: 8- 14”, Spread: 36” A tough, tolerant, tidy little mound of glossy green foliage. In spring, it's covered in hundreds of dainty white flowers, and in autumn, the leaves turn brilliant red to contrast with dark purple-black fruit. Height: 1-2’, Spread: 18-24” melanocarpa Viking Selected especially for its fruit production, 'Viking' also has superb red autumn foliage. Attractive white flowers appear earlier in spring than other Aronia, and attractive black fruit persists through winter if not harvested. Its vitamin-rich fruit is good for jellies and syrup. Height/Spread: 3-6’ 013539 C3 $29.99 025923 PW2 $25.00 025066 PW3 $39.99 028785 PW2 $25.00 029332 PW3 $39.99 melanocarpa Lo Scape Mound Lo Scape Mound Chokeberry

‘Brilliantissima’

‘Ground Hug

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‘Lo Scape Mound’

‘Viking’

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