Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common Chokecherry is a large, shade-tolerant shrub that naturalizes to form upright groves. Attractive white spring flower clusters followed by red fruits that ripen to purple. A great choice for conservation and erosion control plantings.

Vigorous growth creates thickets
Unusual shade tolerance
Good for erosion control and streambank stabilization

Item

Description

On Hand
13863 # 3CG RPM 108
1690 # 3 RPM 208

More about Prunus virginiana :

'Schubert' is another cultivar to consider.

Common Chokecherry Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

25-30 Feet

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Spread:

15-20 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

2 - 6

Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
• Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
• Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
• Songbirds
• Upland Birds and Game
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Habit
• Deciduous
Attributes
• Midwest Native
• Naturalizing
• Mass Planting