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Chokecherry
(Prunus virginiana) |
Other common names:
Choke Cherry, Eastern Chokecherry, Red Choke Cherry, Red Chokecherry
Family:
Rose Family (Rosaceae)
Distinctive features:
Shrub,
Similar species:
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Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) - a tree.
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Pin Cherry (Prunus pensylvanica) - a tree.
Flowers:
Spring; White; 5 parts (petals)
Leaves:
Alternate; Simple; Toothed; Alternate, simple
Fruit/Seeds:
Black fruit
Habitat:
Open areas
Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun
Uses:
Edible fruits, although they are VERY tart!
Edible:
Edible but extremely tart, hence the name!
Books:
Trees in Canada: 382
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 314
Shrubs of Ontario: 211
Native/Non-native:
Native
Status:
Common
Notes:
The fruits are edible, although very sour - hence the shrub's name.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: virginiana: of Virginia, Virginian
See Also:
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Great Americans: Chokecherry, from The Monday Garden, by Sue Sweeney
For more information visit:
Ontario Trees and Shrubs
Photographs:
82 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
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