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About Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry Bird cherry - cerisier)

Prunus virginiana - Chokecherry Bird cherry - cerisier  - Prunus virginiana, commonly called chokecherry,  is a small deciduous tree typically growing to 20-30’ tall with an irregular, oval-rounded crown. It also may be found in shorter heights as a large shrub. Fragrant, cup-shaped, 5-lobed, white flowers (each to 1/2” across) in elongated clusters to 3-6” long bloom in mid-spring. Flowers give way to clusters of globular, pea-sized berries that ripen to dark purple/black in August. Fruits are technically edible, but are astringent (hence the common name) and should not be eaten off the tree. Family: Rosaceae