Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry) Size:1 gal CN Gradually forming a thicket

Gradually forming a thicket

Arbutus menziesii is native to the Pacific Coast

Nootka rose fruits (rose hips) are edible raw or cooked and are full of vitamins

dark green shiny leaves are oblong and remain on the tree for two years before they turn orange to red and begin falling off in June to July

Watering needs: Moderate to moist

Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry) Size:1 gal CN Gradually forming a thicketPlant Description: Chokecherry is a thicket forming deciduous shrub small tree. The lustrous dark green leaves are pale below, oval shaped and wider near the base with a sharp tip and margins are finely toothed. Bark is gray to reddish brown, with raised horizontal ridges (lenticels). The fragrant flowers have 5 white petals and are in long spike like clusters (racemes) to 6 in (15 cm) long. Chokecherry blooms before the leaves are present in May