Choke Cherry Tree Prunus virginiana Live Bare Root Plant 14-18" - Hardy Edible Fruit Tree

Choke Cherry Tree (Prunus virginiana) Overview

The Choke Cherry Tree is a hardy, fast-growing tree known for its attractive white spring blossoms and small, tart edible berries. This live bare root plant, measuring 14 to 18 inches, is ideal for gardeners seeking a versatile tree that supports wildlife and offers ornamental value throughout the seasons.

Key Features

• Produces edible, tart berries suitable for jams, jellies, syrups, and wine
• White flowers in spring with vibrant fall foliage
• Attracts pollinators, birds, and other wildlife
• Adaptable to a variety of soil types and climates
• Fast growth rate, reaching mature heights of 20-30 feet
• Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 2-7

Growing Information

The Choke Cherry Tree prefers well-draining soil but is adaptable to various soil conditions. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and requires moderate watering, tolerating occasional drought once established. This tree is suitable for landscaping or naturalized areas, providing both edible fruit and ornamental appeal.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.