Oak Summit Nursery
Wild Black Chokecherry Seeds
Wild Black Chokecherry Seeds
Pack contains: 100+ seeds
Black Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana var. melanocarpa) seed was collected near Oak Summit Nursery from wild stands. It grows as a compact suckering shrub or small tree and is well adapted to cold winters, sandy soil, and exposed prairie conditions.
The fruit changes from dark red to black as it ripens in August and may remain on the branches into fall. Fully ripe chokecherries can be eaten fresh or used for jelly and wine, and the fruit is also valuable for wildlife.
Cold Hardiness Zone: 2
Seed Source: Manitoba
Stratification Required: 3 to 4 months cold
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Range & hardinessZone 2 · Canadian maps for this plant
Green: provinces with native records
AB · BC · MB · SK
Zone 2 and warmer
Province records show native distribution, not every place the species grows. The hardiness map shows minimum winter hardiness; soil, moisture and summer warmth also matter.
About these maps
Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.
Open Government Licence – Canada