Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana
Large shrub or small tree with fragrant, dense clusters of white flowers and red to dark purple fruit. Very attractive to birds and butterflies, and fruit can be made into jelly or preserves. Excellent wildlife value!
BLOOM TIME
- April
- May
SUNLIGHT
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
- Partial Shade
- Full Shade
SOIL TYPE
- Well Drained
- Dry
- Moist
- Texture (Sand)
- Texture (Loam)
- Texture (Clay)
- pH Acid <6.0
- pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
- pH Alkaline >8.0
HEIGHT
12-20'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
Over 200
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds, Mammals
Artist: Jada Fitch
Photo Credit: Dan Jaffe