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Prunus virginiana



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Prunus virginiana
Chokecherry

Borne just after the leaves, the white, 1/3 - 2/5" diameter 5-petaled flowers occur in 3-6" racemes in late April. Because it flowers with the leaves, the effect is only moderately showy.

 
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