Chokecherry - Free

Prunus virginiana

Out of stock

Chokecherry
Family : 
Rosaceae
Origin : 
Indigenous
Hardiness Zone : 
2a
Light requirement : 
Sun
Height at maturity : 
6 m
Spread at maturity : 
6 m
Crown shape : 
Vase and irregular
Roots : 
Intermediate; suckering and potentially harmful roots.
Spacing requirement from power lines : 
None
Growth rate : 
Average
Soil and moisture : 
Various but prefers moderately moist soil; neutral, slightly alkaline, alkaline pH.
Tolerance to road salt : 
High
Tolerance to spray salt : 
Average
Tolerance to pollution : 
High
Tolerance to compaction : 
Low
Problems (disease, fungus, insects) : 
Susceptible to black knot and verticilian wilt.
Fertility : 
Self-fertile
Special comments : 
Hardy and native to Quebec; Support urban conditions; Found in south-central Quebec along land boundaries.

LEAVES

Oval, serrated and acuminate; 8 to 10 cm in length; Dark green with glaucous to greyish underside, then yellow in fall.

FLOWERS

Long white clusters, slightly fragrant and hanging; 10 to 15 cm in length.

FRUITS

Edible red-purple drupes, but not very tasty;
Appreciated by birds;
Fruits used for jellies and drinks.

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