Red Chokeberry

“Red Chokeberry is a deciduous tree native to North America.

It can grow upto 4 meters or 12 feet in height. Its flowers are white or pink followed by black or bright red fruits.

It gets its name from the bitter berries which are edible but so astringent as to cause choking in those who try. Its fruits are sometimes used to make tasty jams and jellies. Its flowers appear in clusters that bloom in spring and provide lots of nectar for pollinators.

It is widely planted in gardens for its red foliage.”