{"product_id":"western-chokecherry-copy","title":"Black Chokecherry","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Chokecherry\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(\u003cem data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"40\"\u003ePrunus virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e ssp. \u003cem data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"59\"\u003emelanocarpa)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a tough native shrub\/tree that brings four-season interest to Utah landscapes while supporting birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. In spring, it produces long clusters of \u003cstrong\u003efragrant white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that brighten the garden and attract beneficial insects. By late summer, the dark \u003cstrong\u003epurple-black fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e ripens and becomes a valuable food source for wildlife—and can also be harvested for syrups, jams, and traditional recipes. Its rich fall color adds another layer of seasonal appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eThis adaptable native works especially well in naturalized landscapes, habitat gardens, windbreaks, and mountain-style plantings. Black Chokecherry tolerates Utah’s cold winters and can handle a range of soils, though it performs best with moderate moisture and room to spread. Its tendency to sucker and form thickets makes it useful for erosion control and privacy screening, while pruning can easily maintain a more tree-like form if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Utah Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 plant - 5 gallon pot","offer_id":53401921159475,"sku":"PP Prunus Virginiana ssp. Melanocarpa #5","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/6308\/6387\/files\/chokecherryflower.jpg?v=1780112298","url":"https:\/\/utahplants.com\/products\/western-chokecherry-copy","provider":"Native Utah Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}