Name | Common Chokecherry |
Family Species | Prunus virginiana |
Wildlife Value | Good |
Average height | 25' |
Origin | Native |
Shade Tolerance | Moderate |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Growth Rate | Mod/Rapid |
Fruit | Edible Berry |
Special Characteristics | White Flowers |
Seedling Size | 12"-18" |
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General Description
This small suckering hardy tree or large shrub is native through Minnesota. Purple-leaved selections are popular landscape plants.
Pests
Common diseases include X-disease, black knot, stem decay, shothole and Valsa canker. Common insect pest is prairie tent caterpillar. Deer commonly browse choke-cherry. Extract of various Prunus species are toxic to various insect pests.
Uses
Fruits are commonly used for jellies and jams.
Common Chokecherry (bundle of 25)
$33.00Price