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Chokecherry

Photo of chokecherry blossoms.Prunus virginiana

Grows 10 to 15 feet tall, suckering to a 4- to 8-foot spread. Prefers sandy to loamy soils. Foothills to prairie coulees. Low water use; full sun. Blooms April to May.

Photo: Margaret Williams @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database.

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