Cherry, Wild Virginia Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), potted plant, organic
$10.00
Family: Rose (Rosaceae)
Hardy to Zones 2 to 8
(Chokecherry, Eastern Ecotype) Deciduous woody shrub to 12 feet tall native to the Eastern US and Canada, flowering white, giving way to clusters of ruby fruits that are good for wildlife and humans to eat. Ripe fruits very strong cherry flavor, sweet. Plant prefers shade to sun and rich, moist to mesic soils. Leaves a source of hydrocyanic acid that can be toxic to ruminants–do not allow goats and horses, etc. to eat this plant. Traditional medicinal use of the berries and inner bark (Native American, TWM): decongestant and antispasmodic used for treating sore throat, colds, fevers and especially cough. Dried de-seeded fruits a common ingredient of pemmican. Excellent on cereal or as an ingredient in baked goods. The tree is a good choice for shelterbelts with high value for wildlife, food and medicine. Place bushes 10 feet apart.
Potted Tree in a 6-inch deep pot, Certified Organically Grown
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dmjibben (verified owner) –
Does this tree need two in order to pollinate
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Richo Cech –
Hi, I believe these are self-fertile but all trees are better off when there are several individuals to cross-pollinate. I planted wild virginia chokecherry in groups of three in one of my shelterbelts, and I’ve been very happy with the results. Richo
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Stacey –
Is this a potted plant ready to put outdoors or is it just seed. Category and description are confusing. Thanks
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Admin Judy –
This is a potted plant. Sorry about the confusion.
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Rohit –
can i grow this in a big pot can’t plant it in my patio
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Richo Cech –
Yes!
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Melissa Munoz (verified owner) –
Can these easily be prunned to about 4ft height? Any thoughts of other shrubs good for wildlife, food, medicine that would be able to be maintained at 4-5ft. height?Combo of shrubs? This is for a hedgerow along the sidewalk. Thanks!
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Richo Cech –
Yes, these can be kept pruned down to the desired height. I would put the word “shrub” in the search engine and look over all the returns–there will be many–and filter according to your needs, preferences and climatic conditions. r
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Haleema Qazi –
Is this self-pollinating?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Haleema,
They’re grudgingly self-fertile. You get better fruit set growing several of them. THat’s pretty typical with trees.
Richo
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