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Species: Prunus virginiana
(prue'nus ver-jin-i-ay'nah)
Chokecherry
Cultivars
All varieties produce, fruit which is very astringent, hence the common name. Fruit may be used in
sauces, jellies and preserves, however. Fruits are very attractive to wildlife.
'Bailey Select', 'Boughen's Chokeless', 'Canada Red', 'Copper Schubert', 'Mini-Schubert', 'Purple Jewel',
'Robert', 'Schubert'
Ornamental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics
Size: Tree < 30 feet
Light: Full sun
Height: 20' - 35' (spread 18' - 25')
Hardy To Zone: 3a
Leaves: Deciduous
Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil
(pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Shape: small tree or large shrub;
oval-rounded crown
Salt Tolerance:
Ornamental Other:
Environmental Other:
Moisture Tolerance:
Consistently moist, well-drained soil;
Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
Additional Other
VERY SUSCEPTIBLE to eastern tent
caterpillar and black knot fungus.
In areas where these are a
problem, this plant shouldn't be
used.
native to Canada and northern U.S.; suckers
heavily
Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or
very wet soil
Consistently moist, welldrained soil
Occasional periods of dry
soil
Prolonged periods of dry
soil
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Photos
Prunus virginiana - Leaf
Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' Habit
Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' Habit
Prunus virginiana - Flowers
Prunus virginiana - Habit
Prunus virginiana - Flowers
Prunus virginiana - Flowers
Prunus virginiana - Fruit
Prunus virginiana - Leaves
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