Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry, Virginia Bird Cherry

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 2A - 6B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, specimen, woodland garden
Height 20' to 30' / 6.00m to 9.20m
Spread 18' to 25' / 5.40m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive