Prunus virginiana
Choke Cherry
2
Eastern North America

 
30 feet
Flowers are small and white, in dense racemes 3-6 inches long
 
Leaves appear green at first, changing in early June to a dark, reddish purple
 
 
 
Lustrous black fruits
 
 

 
 

Commonly found everywhere in  as a weed plant. The fruits have been used in making wine, sauces, pies, jams and jellies

 
 
Copyright© 2000 -