PRUNUS VIRGINIANA, Common Chokecherry 10 cubic inch plug

Crooked shrub or small tree to 30 feet. Can take partial shade. Dark green leaves turn maroon and gold in fall. White, cone-shaped flower clusters in spring, followed by dark cherries. Use as a windbreak or screen. Native Americans mixed these cherries with venison to make pemmican. Folklore tells that Sacajawea was eating chokecherries when she was abducted by Minatarees and sold to a French fur trader.

• Berries: purple/red cherries
• Drought Tolerant: no
• Evergreen: no
• Flower Color: white
• Flowers, Berries or Seeds: yes
• Mature Height: 20-30′
• Sunshine: full sun
• USDA Zone: 2