Amur Chokecherry
Prunus maackii
Rosaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Eastern Asia
Source of plant
Bailey Nurseries
Description
Rounded, densely branching tree that reaches 25' to 45' in height. White flowers in 2" to 3" long racemesare produced abundantly in early- to mid-May. Black fruits are 1/5" in diameter, ripening in August. Attractive bark ranges from rich cinnamon-brown to reddish-brown or brownish-yellow, often exfoliating.
USDA Hardiness Zone
2
Special characteristics
winter interest, bark