Aronia ‘Low Scape Snowfire’

Aronia melanocarpa 'Low Scape Snowfire': Four Seasons of Contrast

Bold spring bloom meets fiery fall colour in 'Low Scape Snowfire', a compact, ornamental form of black chokeberry designed for modern landscapes. In spring, the dense mounded plant erupts in a profusion of large white flowers, covering the dark stems like a late snowfall. By summer, glossy green foliage takes over, setting the stage for brilliant red and burgundy tones in fall. Attractive black berries follow bloom, providing food for birds and seasonal contrast. With its tidy habit and remarkable adaptability, this shrub punches well above its size class.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)
• Spread: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Mid to late spring
• Foliage: Glossy green turning vivid red to burgundy in fall
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Average to moist, well-drained soil; highly adaptable

Uses and Benefits: Perfect for edging, massing, low hedges, and small-scale naturalizing. Its controlled, mounded form makes it an easy fit for foundation plantings or formal beds, while still delivering strong native-plant benefits. Pollinators are drawn to the flowers, and birds benefit from the late-summer berries. Tolerant of tough conditions including urban soils, drought, and periodic wetness, it’s as functional as it is beautiful.

Care Instructions: Very low maintenance. Plant in sun to part shade in well-drained soil; adapts to clay, sand, or loam. Water regularly during the first season, then reduce frequency. Pruning is optional—light shaping may be done in early spring. Mulch to conserve moisture and support root health.

History: A Proven Winners® introduction, 'Low Scape Snowfire' is part of the improved Aronia melanocarpa breeding line focused on refined size, enhanced bloom, and ornamental value. Bred in North America, it delivers native performance in a compact, landscape-friendly package.

Final Thoughts: 'Low Scape Snowfire' offers clarity and contrast in every season—snow-white flowers, dark berries, fiery fall foliage—all in a plant that thrives where others falter. It’s a reliable standout for structure, colour, and ecological impact.