Prunus maackii

Common Name

Amur Chokecherry (white)

Scientific Name

Prunus maackii

Hardiness Zone

3a [-35 to -40]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Intolerant

Intolerant

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Moderate

Moderate

Soil Volume

28

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Under Power Lines

    Under Power Lines

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

35 feet

Crown Spread

35 feet

Limitations

  • Prone to insect/disease
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Attractive bark. Dense round canopy. Prune to maintain tree shape. Limited availability.