NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY North Dakota Tree Selector Amur Chokecherry General Scientific Name: Prunus Description maackii Prunus maackii, commonly called Manchurian cherry, Amur cherry Family: Roseaceae (Rose) or Amur chokecherry, is a graceful ornamental flowering cherry tree Hardiness: Zone 3 that typically grows 20-30’ tall with a dense, broad-rounded crown. It is native to Manchuria, Siberia and Korea. It is perhaps most Leaves: Deciduous noted for its attractive, exfoliating golden brown to russet Plant type: Tree bark. Fragrant flowers appear in late spring and are followed by black fruits. Growth Preferences Rate: N/A Light: Full sun Mature height: 25-45’ Water: Medium Longevity: Short Soil: Average well drained soils Power Line: No Comments Ornamental An excellent tree for lawns or as a street tree. It can be used Flowers: White to cream individually or in a grouping of multiple species. Amur chokecherry fruits are excellent for wildlife and birds while the tree serves as a Fruit: Black cherry-like nesting site for songbirds. It is a short lived tree with an expected Fall Color: Yellow lifespan of 25-30 years. Credits: Tree Selector Website, https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/trees/handbook/th-3-13.pdf www.ag.ndsu.edu/tree-selector NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic inf ormation, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to curr ent employee, or vete ran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to Vice Provost for Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, 701-231-7708, [email protected]. This publication will be made available in altern ative formats for people with disabilities upon request, 701-231-7881. .