Choke cherry (Prunus virginiana var. virginiana)
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Type
Deciduous
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
YES
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Prunus virginiana var. virginiana
Common English name: Choke cherry
Other names: Eastern choke cherry
French name: Cerisier de Virginie
Habitat
Grows best on moist soils along fencerows and streams, on cleared land, and in wooded areas.
Other notes
This species is transcontinental other than coastal British Columbia.
Hardiness zone(s)
0a, 0b, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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