Fruit Trees

Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry)

Prunus virginiana

Also known as Chokecherry

$9.95

Size

☀SunFull sun to part shade

💧WaterLow to moderate

🌡Zones2-7

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry), 'Chokecherry', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A productive fruit tree for the home orchard. Plant where fruit will be welcomed , birds and squirrels enjoy the harvest as much as we do.

Full sun suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Most fruit trees benefit from spring pruning to maintain shape and fruit production. Watch for typical orchard pests: codling moth, aphids, scale.

Plant Details

Botanical: Prunus virginiana
Common name: Chokecherry
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Deciduous
Mature size: 15–30 ft tall × 15–25 ft wide
Growth rate: Fast
Bloom time: Late spring (April to May)
Bloom color: White, Pink
Foliage color: Green
Pollination: Self-fertile

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained to moist soil; tolerates a wide range. Remove suckers regularly to prevent thicket formation, or allow to spread as a naturalized planting. Watch for tent caterpillars and black knot fungus. All parts except cooked fruit are toxic; handle with care and keep away from livestock.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees
Wildlife: Bird forage, Small mammal forage, Larval host
⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling

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