Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Tips for Homeowners:

Prune to keep tidy and to remove suckers (sprouts from the base).

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Excellent tree or shrub with fragrant, white flowers, tasty fruit and golden fall color.  Fruit is attractive to birds and other wildlife.

  • Oval, dense crown
  • White flowers
  • Dark purple fruit

Best to naturalize in shrub borders or woodland gardens.

Height: 20-30 ft
Spread: 15-20 ft
Zone: 2-7
Color: White

Interesting Notes about Common Chokecherry:

This native tree or shrub naturally grows in loose well-drained soils that are moderately moist. They tend to colonize in thickets, but suckering can be controlled to prevent spread. The flowers are fragrant and are followed by edible fruit, which are best processed for use in jams and jellies.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Mass Planting
  • Winter Interest
  • Edible
  • Attractive fruit
  • Fall Color

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Songbirds

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water