Latin Name:
Prunus virginiana
Physical Description:
Chokecherries grow on shrubs and small trees. The leaves are round and serrated. Chokecherries are small - the size of a pinkie tip - and are dark red.
Usage:
Chokecherries can be eaten fresh, or made into jam or preserves.
Factoids:
The chokecherry is the official fruit of North Dakota.
Harvesting Season
From:
July
To:
October 
