Chokecherry

Chokecherry is a large, irregular, rounded, native shrub that will sucker to form a thicket. It has shiny dark green leaves.

In spring, it grows long drooping clusters of white flowers followed by edible black fruit that attracts birds. It can be pruned regularly to form a tree.

It is very drought tolerant.

Chokecherry

Chokecherry is a large, irregular, rounded, native shrub that will sucker to form a thicket. It has shiny dark green leaves.

In spring, it grows long drooping clusters of white flowers followed by edible black fruit that attracts birds. It can be pruned regularly to form a tree.

It is very drought tolerant.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Prunus virginiana

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Pronunciation

PROO-nus vir-jin-ee-AN-uh mel-an-oh-KAR-puh

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Mature Height

15 to 25 ft.

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Mature Spread

15 to 20 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

white

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Bloom time

late May through early June

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

North America

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 2-7

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 10,000 ft.

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