Prunus virginiana - Chokecherry

Large adaptable shrub or small understory tree, Chokecherry grows 20-30 ft. tall and often forms thickets. Produces cylindrical white flowers in the spring and dark red berries in the summer that attract many birds. When immature, the berries have a puckered texture.  These berries have a bitter taste, giving this plant the common name chokeberry.  

Height: 12 - 30 ft

Sun: Full Sun to partial shade

Water: Medium to Dry

Bloom color: White

Bloom time: April - June