Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana)

Chokecherry, scientifically known as Prunus virginiana, a native deciduous tree or shrub that will grace your landscape with its striking clusters of white flowers and delicious dark purple fruit. With its delicate, fragrant blossoms and glossy green leaves, this chokecherry exudes a sense of natural elegance and charm. Growing up to 15 to 30 feet tall, it provides an eye-catching display of blooms, creating a stunning visual spectacle.

Chokecherry is a valuable plant for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. Additionally, the fruit serves as an essential food source for birds and wildlife. Ideal for native plant gardens, wildlife habitats, and naturalistic settings, this hardy tree or shrub thrives in a variety of soil types and can tolerate some shade, although it prefers full sun.

Embrace the allure of Chokecherry and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your landscape while celebrating the beauty of this native plant that supports both pollinators and wildlife in your outdoor space.

Fun Facts: Buy Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana)

• Botanical Name: Prunus Virginiana
• Height: 20-30'
• Life Cycle: Shrub
• Color: White
• Bloom Season: All
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 2-8
• Colorado native plant

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana) in a 4 inch pot, grown from seed, without the use of systemic pesticides, and are nurtured in living soil. We prioritize the root health of our flowers rather than forcing them to bloom, giving them the best chance to flourish in your yard within the first year.

Here is why it's important

At Finding Nectar in Arvada, Colorado, we highly value pollinators' vital role in ecosystems and food supply. Therefore, we thoughtfully select plants, like the Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana), to support them.

These nectar-rich and pollen-filled plants nourish bees, butterflies, and more. By using our pollinator-friendly species, you actively preserve essential beings and create a thriving garden. Moreover, as a dedicated nursery serving the Front Range, you can shop worry-free about climate suitability.

Join us in creating a sustainable environment for both plants and pollinators! So, choose Finding Nectar for a greener future. Act now and make a difference with Finding Nectar!