Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana
Plant Description
Attractive shrub or small tree. Creamy-white flowers in hanging clusters in late spring. Needs full sun to produce a good crop of the sour red – black cherries much loved by wild animals & birds. CAUTION – leaves are extremely toxic to grazing animals!
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| Mature Height | 8 - 15’ |
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