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Prunus virginiana
Also Known As
- Choke Cherry
- Chokecherry
- Common Choke Cherry
Plant type
tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 12'-30'
- W: 12'-20'
planting zones
- 2a-9b
Prunus virginiana plant details
Prunus virginiana is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus virginiana
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: fragrant, hedge, naturalizing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus virginiana
- USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Soil needs: rich, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Prunus virginiana plant
How to Grow Prunus virginiana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- birds
- butterflies
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 15'-20'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
Height: 25'-35'
Width: 25'-35'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 15'-20'
- sun
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Plant Type
Tree, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 15'-20'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-9b
Size
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Width: 15'-20'
- sun
- regular
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