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Native Chokecherry

Clusters of white flowers with green leaves on a plant.
Green tree with white flowers, sitting in green lawn and blue sky in the background.
Clusters of white flowers with green leaves on a plant.
Green tree with white flowers, sitting in green lawn and blue sky in the background.

Plant Information

Common name: Native Chokecherry

Scientific name: Prunus virginiana melanocarpa

Water usage: Low to moderate

Sun exposure: Full sun

Bloom time: Mid-spring

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts pollinators and birds 

Native: Yes

Height: 8 to 20 feet

Spread: 8 to 12 feet

Care information

Edible fruit, fragrant, showy flowers, good fall color, loam/sandy soil, ALL parts of the plant are poisonous except the berries