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Common Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana melanocarpa
Common Chokecherry
In stock · from $39.99
Large shrub or small tree is native to the Rocky Mountains. Large racemes of white flowers that attract butterflies have a strong heady aroma. Black fruit is 1/2" and is loved by birds. Fruit has an astringent taste, being both somewhat sour and somewhat bitter. When very ripe, fruit is sweeter and can be made into jams, jellies and syrup.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-23.
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Common Chokecherry get?
About 10-12' tall and 10' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Common Chokecherry need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Common Chokecherry need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Common Chokecherry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Common Chokecherry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $39.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Common Chokecherry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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