Chokecherry | Description, Tree, Leaves, Fruit, Uses, & Facts
WEBChokecherry is a deciduous shrub or small tree of the rose family and native to North America. It is aptly named for the astringent acidic taste of its reddish cherries, which may be made into jelly and preserves. The stones and foliage are poisonous.
Prunus virginiana - Wikipedia
WEBPrunus virginiana, commonly called bitter-berry, [3] chokecherry, [3] Virginia bird cherry, [3] and western chokecherry [3] (also black chokecherry for P. virginiana var. demissa), [3] is a species of bird cherry (Prunus subgenus Padus) native to North America.
How to Grow and Care for Chokecherries - The Spruce
WEBJul 10, 2024 · Chokecherries (Prunus virginiana), also commonly known as wild cherries or bitter-berries, are shrubs or small ornamental trees known for their purple-black fruit used for jellies, jams, and wines.
CHOKECHERRY - PRUNUS VIRGINIANA | The UFOR Nursery & Lab
WEBThe chokecherry is a small shrub or tree, often forming dense thickets. Leaves on chokecherry are elliptical and have finely serrated margins. They are a shiny dark green above and light green, sometimes hairy, underneath. In the fall, the foliage turns yellow.
Chokecherry Tree: Leaves, Fruit, Flowers (Pictures) – Identification
WEBJul 22, 2021 · Chokecherry is a deciduous suckering shrub or small, bush-like tree with clusters of white spring flowers and astringent reddish-purple berry-like edible fruits. Chokecherry shrubs usually grow up to a maximum of 30 ft. (9 m) tall and have a rounded, irregularly shaped crown.
Chokecherry - KNPS
WEBJan 30, 2024 · cherry, or western chokecherry are all used to describe a native, perennial, deciduous, woody plant in the rose family (Rosaceae). This suckering, smooth-barked shrub grows to 20 feet tall with an irregular crown …
Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry, Choke Cherry, Common Chokecherry …
WEBPrunus virginiana is a large native deciduous shrub or a small tree. Growing in the wild, it can form thickets, which can become very dense. The spread can originate from the shallow, spreading root system that may form additional plants from the lengthy underground runners.
How to Grow Chokecherry in Your Garden | USU - Utah State University ...
WEBChokecherry (Prunus virginiana), also known as bitter-berry or wild cherry, is usually grown as a large shrub but can also be trained to be a small tree. It is native to North America and can be found growing wild in most counties of Utah.
Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry) - Gardenia
WEBPrunus virginiana (Chokecherry) is a suckering small tree or large shrub adorned with an irregular, oval-rounded crown clothed in elliptic, sharply toothed leaves. Dark green above and gray-green beneath, they turn brilliant golden-yellow and orange in the fall.
The Ultimate Guide to Growing a Native Chokecherry Tree
WEBJan 27, 2024 · The chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), with its rustic beauty and hardy nature, is a prized addition to any garden. This deciduous wonder not only graces landscapes with its elegant white blooms but also brings a host of benefits that resonate well beyond mere aesthetics.