Chokecherry
Chokecherry is a large, irregular, rounded, native shrub that will sucker to form a thicket. It has shiny dark green leaves.
In spring, it grows long drooping clusters of white flowers followed by edible black fruit that attracts birds. It can be pruned regularly to form a tree.
It is very drought tolerant. Since it is a native plant, it plays an important role supporting birds and pollinators.
Chokecherry sends out suckers constantly, so these need to be clipped off regularly to prevent it from forming a dense thicket.
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Chokecherry
Chokecherry is a large, irregular, rounded, native shrub that will sucker to form a thicket. It has shiny dark green leaves.
In spring, it grows long drooping clusters of white flowers followed by edible black fruit that attracts birds. It can be pruned regularly to form a tree.
It is very drought tolerant. Since it is a native plant, it plays an important role supporting birds and pollinators.
Chokecherry sends out suckers constantly, so these need to be clipped off regularly to prevent it from forming a dense thicket.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Prunus virginiana
Pronunciation
PROO-nus vir-jin-ee-AN-uh mel-an-oh-KAR-puh
Mature Height
15 to 25 ft.
Mature Spread
15 to 20 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
white
Bloom time
late May through early June
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
North America
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 2-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 10,000 ft.
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