Chokecherry

Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a small native tree or large shrub growing to 25-35 ft. high and 12-20 ft. wide. An excellent wildlife plant. White spring flowers yield edible, reddish-black fruit by late summer. Fruit makes tart jelly when sweetened or is good wildlife food. Likes forest edges or clearings. This is a good plant to attractive wildlife to your yard-- and it's beautiful as well.