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Identification
Genus
Prunus
Species
virginiana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
chokecherry
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S10412
Data source
Frgnt p309;Xeri p299
Life cycle
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
35' - 50'
Overall spread
Climate
Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
Garden
Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Prunus virginiana have a mildly rank smelling aroma. Chokecherry can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. It usually does best in dry soils. This plant is drought tolerant.
Special qualities
Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
Adverse factors
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Traditional uses
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
unpleasant smell
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
Cultivation
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
Nutrition
Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
Horticulture
Horticulture notes
Prunus virginiana is a wildflower.
Herbarium
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Prunus virginiana is a woody perennial. Chokecherry is deciduous in nature.
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