Prunus virginiana Common Chokecherry
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: NI Soil: pH 6.8-7.2
Form/Color Oboviod; 35;-50'; 20'-35' wide spread; Stormwater Potentially tolerant of stormwater.
golden yellow to orange in fall; white Tolerance:
fragrant flower in early May; red fleshy fruit
edible in August to October. Urban Intolerant of soil compaction,
Tolerance: performs well in the right of way and in
well-drained fill soils.
Habitat: Open-wooded slopes, wood edges, open
woods, open fields, fencerows.
Ecosystem Very high wildlife value for songbirds,
Services: small mammals, and large mammals.
Hydrology: Moderately well to well drainage; prefers
moist to dry moisture conditions.
Ornamental Long raceme of red fruit in summer.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Used for vegetation of open areas,
slope stabalization, wildlife corridors.
Shade Moderately tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:
Quercus alba White Oak
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU- Soil: pH 6.1-7.5
Form/Color Globular; 75'-100'; 75'-100' wide spread; Stormwater Potentially tolerant of stormwater.
bright red to silvery gray in spring, Tolerance:
medium green to blue green in summer,
burgundy in fall; yellow green catkins late Urban Very intolerant of soil compaction,
May; acorns September- early October. Tolerance: sensitive to ozone, performs well in
the right of way.
Habitat: Moist, warm south and west facing
slopes, upland flats, rocky hillsides.
Ecosystem Very high wildlife value for songbirds,
Services: upland ground birds, small
mammals, hoofed browsers.
Hydrology: Intolerant of flooding.
Ornamental Burgundy fall color.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Long lifespan.
Shade Moderately tolerant of shade.
Tolerance: