Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana
Description
The chokecherry is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to North America. It is known for its tart, astringent berries and attractive flowers. The leaves are oval-shaped with serrated edges, and the plant produces clusters of white flowers in the spring, followed by dark red to black berries in the summer.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 20 to 30 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- May, June
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The chokecherry produces clusters of fragrant white flowers.