Common Chokecherry

Common chokecherry is a large deciduous shrub or a small, 20-foot-high, understory tree that often forms a dense colony. Slender twigs form an oval to rounded crown. Clusters of drooping white flowers are followed by dark purple fruit.

Scientific Name: Prunus virginiana

Tree Type: Shrub

Soil Type: Alkaline, Dry

Growth Rate: Medium

Sun Preference: Full

Height: 10-25 ft

Hardiness Zone: 2-4