Prunus virginiana
Rosaceae
Chokecherry
Shrub or small tree. Leaves 2–3 in., deciduous, oblong or oval with round base and pointed tips, finely toothed. White flowers, many, in clusters that are much longer than wide. Fruit dark red or purple to black. Grows in wooded, rocky slopes, edges of forests, along streams, at low to mid-elevations. Found throughout western North America excluding Alaska. Important food for birds.
- Rarity: Common
- Flowering Time: Late Spring
- Flower Form: 5 Petals-Many Stamens
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: 2–12 feet
- Habitat: East-side Forest, Moist Riverbanks, West-side Forest
- Found In: N Cascades NP, Olympic NP, Siskiyous, Steens, Wallowas, West Gorge
- Native: Yes
- Also Known As: Common Chokecherry
