This perennial, deciduous shrub or small tree grows 20 to 30 feet tall with reddish-brown twigs. The red cherries become black as they ripen from July through August, and provide an important source of food for browsers, small mammals, and many species of birds. It grows in dry to moist, well-drained loams, in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant to drought and dry/shallow-rocky soil. Choke Cherry is also a larval host for many species of butterflies and moths.
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414
Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.
2624 North US Highway 68, Urbana, OH 43708
(937) 652-3701
167 Boone Dr, Troy, OH 45373
2410 Lanes Mill Road, Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 894-0022
6751 Brown Road, Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 374-2118
PO Box 20109, Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 961-2727
Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.
1230 N Montgomery County Line Road , Tipp City, OH 45371
4652 Township Road 179, Marengo , OH 43334
(419) 688-9800
107 E. Concord Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036
(513) 505-7191
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Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
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