Chokecherry Seeds (Prunus virginiana var. melanocarpa) Black-Fruited Variety - 100+ Seeds

A locally collected black-fruited form of Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana var. melanocarpa) from wild stands near the nursery. Plants form compact, suckering shrubs or small trees adapted to cold winters, sandy soil, and exposed prairie conditions.

The fruit ripens from dark red to black in August and can remain on the branches into fall. Fully ripe fruit can be eaten fresh or used for jelly and wine, and it is also valuable for wildlife. Plants tolerate woodland conditions but grow larger and fruit more heavily in full sun.

Hardiness Zone: 2-3
Stratification Required: 3-4 months

Planting instructions: Fall sow in a prepared seed bed, or cold stratify and sow in spring. Sow 1/4-1/2 inch deep and cover lightly with mulch.

Choke Cherry - Natural Resources Canada