Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

Plant Category: shrubs

Light Conditions:

Full Sun

Soil Conditions:

Well-Drained, Dry

Chinook Exposure:

Prefers open, windy conditions

Size:

13-16' T & 3-6' W

Bloom Period:

Early spring, before leaves

Bloom Colour:

White flowers in hanging racemes

Growth Habit:

Fast to Aggressive

Spreads By:

Seed, suckering

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wright Nursery

Seed Price: $0.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Plug Price: $6.25
"Currently Unavailable"

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Tall shrub 4-5m tall that suckers to form a 3-4m wide plant, so ensure adequate room. Native species have large green leaves, small white flowers that appear before leaves in spring. Flowers give way to clusters of shiny purple fruit in the fall. Fruit is edible when used with plenty of sugar. Drought-tolerant for Calgary and area gardens.

Notes: Prefers full sun and windy conditions, as the more open the area, the healthier the plant. Less susceptible to black knot than other cultivars.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.