Western choke cherry (Prunus virginiana var. demissa)
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Type
Deciduous
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
YES
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Prunus virginiana var. demissa
Common English name: Western choke cherry
Other names:
French name: Cerisier du Pacifique
Habitat
No information available
Other notes
No information available
Hardiness zone(s)
0a, 0b, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
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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