Chokecherry

Latin Name: Prunus virginiana

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: March, April, May

Characteristics:
Chokecherry is a species of cherry that produces showy white flowers and red fruits with a strong astringent taste. Chokecherries tend to form thickets, creating habitat and thermal cover for wildlife, and is therefore a good choice for shelterbelts and windbreaks. This cherry forms a dense rhizome mat beneath the soil, making it useful in situations that require erosion control.
Up to 30 Feet

Habitat:
Light Requirement: Shade Intolerant, Full Sun
Soil Needs: Dry to Medium

Wildlife:
The flowers are valuable to native bees, butterflies, and moths, while the fruits are consumed by many types of wildlife.