Friday, May 7, 2004

Prunus virginiana var. demissa, Chokecherry Our wild Western chokecherries aren't fully in bloom yet, but they're getting there. Our third Prunus species (see Klamath plum and bitter cherry below), chokecherries like these grow to fifteen feet max, usually forming loose thickets between five and ten feet high. Bears love the fruit, which is quite astringent, especially if not fully ripe. I've had no success yet with preserving these, but I'm going to try again this year. This thicket stands about five feet west of the house, on the way down to the creek. 8:29:00 PM    comment []

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