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Species: Prunus maackii

Prunus maackii

Amur Chokecherry, Manchurian Chokecherry

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Amber Beauty', 'Goldrush', 'Goldspur'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

35 to 45' tall, 25 to 35' wide

Deciduous

Young trees are pyramidal, rounded and dense at maturity

full sun

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

3a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

full sun

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

aphids, scale, borers

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Native to Manchuria and Korea

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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