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Chokecherry

A large, deciduous shrub or small understory tree, chokecherry grows 20-30 ft. tall and often forms thickets. Dense clusters of white flowers are followed by red fruit ripening to dark purple from August to September (north) or June to August (south). Shrub or small tree, often forming dense thickets, with dark red or blackish chokecherries. As the common name suggests, chokecherries are astringent or puckery, especially when immature or raw; but they can be made into preserves and jelly.
Description from wildflower.org

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Chokecherry

Chokecherry fast facts

Scientific Name

Prunus virginiana

Family

Rosaceae

Garden Type

Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Dry

Plant Type

Deciduous, Perennial, Tree

Bloom Color(s)

White

Height

10 + feet

Width

10+ feet

Months in Bloom

April, May

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

No
Chokecherry

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