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Prunus virginiana

Choke Cherry

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Prunus virginiana (Choke Cherry)

This small suckering tree or large shrub forms large upright clumps. Spring blossoms are attractive white flowers in dense, cylindrical clusters three to six inches long. It has an unusual tolerance for shade and can be grown in an understory or screen planting. In the fall, the red fruit ripens to purple. This attractive species is planted both for ornamental and conservation purposes. It is a great choice for erosion control plantings.

Additional Information:


Height
25-30 Feet

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Spread
15-20 Feet

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USDA Hardiness Zone 2-6

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra), Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica), Lavender Aster (Aster turbinellus), Green Hawthorn (Crataegus viridis)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FAC-

Nature Attracting

Songbird

Root

Fibrous

Season of Interest

Winter (Nov-Mar)
Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

Moderate
Average
High

Special Features

Good Berries

Sun Exposure

Medium Sun/Average Shade
Full Sun
Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Food/Birds
Nesting
Cover
Food/Small Animals