Chokecherry (Native)

Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a hardy native shrub or small tree that produces fragrant white spring flowers and also produces clusters of dark, tart cherries in late summer. 

The fruit is usually too astringent to eat raw but the fruit shines in syrups, jellies, and wines. A favorite of birds and pollinators, chokecherry can also be used in hedgerows, food forests, and habitat plantings. It spreads by suckers, which can be managed or encouraged to form wildlife-friendly thickets.