Photo © Rosa Duncan, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC) 
Photo © Alec Lindsey, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC) 
Photo © Caitlin Lawrence, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC) 
Photo © Keith Myrom, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC) 
Photo © Creed Clayton, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC) 
Photo © Murphy Shewchuk, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC)
About This Plant
Sometimes considered a large shrub, this small tree can form thickets through long, underground runners, so control suckers to prevent spread. Clusters of white, tubular, fragrant flowers become red, then black fruits when ripe.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
- Plant Types
- Maximum Plant Width
- Peak Bloom Seasons
- Leaf Retentions
- Growth Rates
- Mature Plant Heights
- Bloom Colors
- Bloom Times
- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
The berries are bitter, hence the common name.
Alternate Names
Choke Cherry, Common Chokecherry
