200 Amur Chokecherry, Prunus maackii, Tree Seeds (Edible, Fall Color, Hardy)

Other Names: Amur Choke Cherry, Manchurian Cherry
Zone: 2 to 6
Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree
Family: Rosaceae
Native Range: Korea, Manchuria
Height: 25 to 40 feet
Spread: 20 to 35 feet
Shape: Rounded to vase-shaped crown, dense
Bloom Time: April - May
Bloom Color: White
Flower/Fruit: Fragrant white flowers borne in 2 to 3 inch racemes, followed by small, glossy black cherries
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Fall Color: Showy yellow
Drought Tolerance: High
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun in northern climates. Excellent cold hardiness. Intolerant of high heat and humidity and generally does not grow well south of USDA Zone 6.
Uses: Excellent tree for lawns or streets. Specimen or group. Bonsai


Sowing Prunus maackii Seeds:
Amur Chokecherry seed need a warm spell then a cold spell in order to mature the embryo and reduce the seed coat.
For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.
Scarify: Soak 24 hours
Stratify: Warm 60-120 Days, then Cold 90-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.
Germination: Sow 1/4” deep