Choke Cherry Plant - Large Prunus virginiana - Wildlife Habitat, Windbreak, Edible Fruit

Discover the beauty and utility of the Choke Cherry (Prunus virginiana), a hardy plant perfect for enhancing your garden and supporting local wildlife. With our large plants available, you will receive a robust specimen ready to thrive in your landscape.

• Mature height: 6 to 10 feet
• Growth rate: 12 to 18 inches per year
• Beautiful white flowers in dense clusters during May
• Produces round-ish black or reddish fruits
• Ideal for wildlife habitat and attracting songbirds
• Effective for erosion control and windbreaks
• Fruits can be used for making jams and jellies

Common Name: Choke Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus virginiana
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate; prefers moist but well-drained soil
Soil: Adaptable; thrives in sandy loam to clay
Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7
Growth Habit: Spreading thicket-forming shrub
Format: Large potted plant