Prunus virginiana
Common name: Chokecherry
Chokecherry has white flowers that bloom late April to early May, and birds relish the seed in August. I believe you must be very hungry to appreciate its edible fruit, however, preserves made from the berries taste very good. This plant prefers full sun, but also seems to do well in shade. It can be grown in sand or clay and is tolerant of wet or dry soil. It consistently produces early fall color of a nice red-orange.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrub
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Durable Near High Traffic Areas, Harsh Exposure Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
White
Fall color
Yellow Red
Size
- Mature height
- 8 Feet
- Mature width
- 8 Feet
- Max height
- 15 Feet
- Max width
- 10 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot Edible fruit
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