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CHERR

Chokecherry twigs have
cone-shaped buds and
give off a strong odor
when broken.

The fruit ripens from July to frequently distorted by a black, warty,
September, and is about ¼–⅓ inch in fungus growth called “black knot.”
diameter, at first bright red, turning at The wood is heavy, hard but not
maturity to dark red or nearly black. It strong, and is not used commercially.
is slightly astringent, but edible.
The winter buds are strictly cone-
shaped, slender and pointed with a
definite purple and tan pattern on the
scales. Side buds are not flattened as in
black cherry.
The twigs have a strong, pungent,
skunk-like odor when broken and, as
with pin cherry and black cherry, are
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