Amur Chokecherry

Scientific Name
Prunus maackii
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

White flowers in spring; shiny, red-brown, cherry-type bark, slightly peeling.

Culture

Full sun; needs well-drained soil.

Notes

In general plants belonging to the genus <EM>Prunus</EM> are prone to a number of disease and insect problems and also tend to be short-lived; <EM>Prunus maackii</EM> tends to have fewer problems than many <EM>Prunus</EM> and is longer lived (maybe 30 years or so).

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
35.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
40.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded

Native Regions, Text

Korea and Manchuria

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Amur Chokecherry bark
picID
3675
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
252