{"product_id":"prunus-virginiana","title":"Prunus virginiana (Fr: cerisier de Virginie | En: Chokecherry)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"297\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eChokecherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"427\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"333\"\u003ePrunus virginiana var. virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Virginia Chokecherry, Eastern Chokecherry\u003cbr data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cerisier de Virginie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"815\" class=\"\"\u003eChokecherry is one of the most widespread and ecologically valuable native shrubs in eastern Canada. It grows as a large shrub or small tree and plays a vital role in local ecosystems. Its leaves host a remarkable diversity of butterflies and moths, whose larvae feed on the foliage and, like monarchs on milkweed, sequester toxic compounds found in all \u003cem data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"791\"\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e species for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1165\" class=\"\"\u003eIn early spring, it produces fragrant, white flower clusters that attract pollinators. Later in the season, the small blackish-red berries ripen. Though naturally astringent (hence the name \"choke\" cherry), the fruit can be made into delicious jellies and syrups with a bit of sugar. As with other cherry relatives, the pits should not be consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1531\" class=\"\"\u003eChokecherry is often confused with the invasive Bird Cherry (\u003cem data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003ePrunus padus\u003c\/em\u003e), which is spreading in urban and disturbed areas. While the two are difficult to distinguish without a close look at the flowers, the native species has a beautiful and distinctive trait: its foliage often turns bright red and orange as early as August, well ahead of most other species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1639\" class=\"\"\u003eThis plant is an excellent native alternative to non-native shrubs such as lilacs or bridal wreath spirea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1995\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2–5 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dry to moist\u003cbr data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adaptable to various soil types\u003cbr data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Forest edges, open habitats, roadsides\u003cbr data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Host plant for butterflies and moths, bird food, pollinator-friendly\u003cbr data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Berries (best cooked, pits not edible)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Pépinière pour la Terre","offers":[{"title":"#1 Pot – ~30–75 cm","offer_id":48011805262068,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Pot – ~100–150 cm","offer_id":48011805294836,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Pot – ~150–200 cm","offer_id":48011805327604,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7 Pot – ~200+ cm","offer_id":48133214798068,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/colour.jpg?v=1675176367","url":"https:\/\/nurseryfortheearth.com\/en\/products\/prunus-virginiana","provider":"Nursery for the Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}