About Western Chokecherry
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Plant Type: Shrub
Size: 15' H x 5' W
Growth Habit: Flexible open branches
Deciduous/Evergreen: Winter deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Sun or part sun
Soil Preference: Well-draining, rocky, acidic
Water Requirements: Moderate
Cold Hardy to: 30 degrees F
Flower Season: Spring
Flower Color: White
Endangered?: Not Listed
Distribution: Throughout California except for the Central Valley and Mojave Desert
Natural Habitat: Rocky slopes, canyons, shrublands, oak/pine woodland, coniferous forest. Elevation: 300 - 9000'.
Photo Credit: Julie Kierstead Nelson via Calscape