Prunus virginiana, PA Ecotype

Chokecherry, PA Ecotype

Creates intermediate to mid-story habitat for nesting; abundant fruit provides summer and fall food for birds; host to many native caterpillars that are also food for birds; dark red to purple berries in the summer and fall.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Chokecherry, PA Ecotype

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Pollinator Favorites, Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Characteristics:

  Multi-stemmed.

• Habitat:

  Rocky upland woods, roadsides.

• Bloom Period:

  Spring/Summer

• Flower Color:

  White

• Typical Height:

  32.5 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  20 in

• pH:

  5.2 – 8.4

• Pollinator Value:

  High

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  5,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 1 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy