Foliage
Bark
Bud
Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
|---|---|
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Prunus |
| Species | virginiana |
| Common Name | chokecherry |
| iTree Code | PRVI |
Plant Form
| Form | Small tree, 20-30" tall. |
|---|---|
| Height | 0 feet |
| Spread | 0 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | The leaves are dark green above and grayish green on the underside, 1.5-5" long, obovate to broad-elliptic. | Leaf Type
 |
Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark | Bark is smooth and red-brown when young, as it ages the bark will turn a gray-black. | ||
| Bud | 1/4 - 1/3" long, scaled, red-brown in appearance. | Bud Arrangement
|
Alternate |
| Twig | Slender twigs that are tomentose on the younger and glabrous on the older. | ||
| Flower | Small white flowers, | ||
| Fruit | Drupe, Cherry, starting out red and turning dark purple. | ||
| Fall Color | |||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2a | Min | 6.5 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 4a | Max | 8.0 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | High | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | North America |