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Prunus maackii | Amur Chokecherry

Amur Chokecherry has a densely branched, rounded growth habit, and is one of the most cold hardy trees. Its most interesting feature is the rich, brown bark that sometimes peels away from the trunk. Yellow fall color. Accepts sandy to clay soils; prefers moist soils. Black berries adorn branches in midsummer. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.

Water Requirement: low

Sun Exposure: full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to -40F

Growth Rate: moderate

Height: 25 feet high

Width: 20 feet wide

Deciduous

Foliage Color: medium green

Flower Color: white

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: bees, birds, butterflies