Chokecherry

Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in mid spring. Black fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is produced in great abundance in summer.
It grows rapidly from two or more stems to a height of about 25 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.2-8.4, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It releases chemicals which will make it harder for other plants to grow surrounding it. At least some parts of the plant are severely toxic to either humans or animals. At least some parts of the plant may be edible to humans. (Confirm against a reliable resource before attempting to eat any unknown plant.) If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Prunus virginiana profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Prunus Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Edible natives Category:Toxic natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Mid Spring blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 25 and 50 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:Allelopathic natives Category:USDA native stubs