Other common names:
Choke Cherry, Eastern Chokecherry, Red Choke Cherry, Red Chokecherry Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae) Group: Cherries Distinctive features: Shrub Similar species: •
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) - a tree. •
Pin Cherry (Prunus pensylvanica) - a tree. Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed; Alternate, simple. Height:
8 m (26 ft) Fruit/Seeds:
Black fruit. Habitat: Fields and Open Areas; Open areas. Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Uses:
Edible fruits, although they are VERY tart!
Edible:
Edible but extremely tart, hence the name!
Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 314 Trees in Canada: 382 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 For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
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