Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)
Prunus virginiana
A hardy native shrub offering fragrant spring blooms and bird-attracting summer fruit.
- Plant Type
- Flowering Trees
- Width
- 8-10 Ft.
- Height
- 8-10 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 2 - 7
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
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Create design onlineAbout Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)
Prunus virginiana, commonly known as chokecherry, is a versatile suckering shrub or small tree characterized by its irregular, rounded crown and dense growth habit. Its elliptic, finely serrated foliage emerges dark green, transitioning to brilliant shades of yellow and orange in the fall. In spring, the plant is adorned with pendulous racemes of fragrant white flowers, which develop into tart, dark purple fruits used for preserves. It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.