The white flowers occur in clusters and look much like a fruit tree in bloom. The berry is shaped like a very small apple, insipid to the taste, but nevertheless used extensively by the Indians and early settlers for food. The plant has a variety of common names, including the following: Juneberry, Shadbush, Saskatoon, Sarviceberry and Pigeonberry.
Serviceberry
40. CHOKECHERRYRose Family
Prunus virginiana
Chokecherry bushes or small trees are fairly common at elevations around 6,000 feet in these areas. Early in May, and sometimes even earlier, the white and fragrant blossoms present a pleasing sight. In July or August the ripened cherries supply food for humans, many birds and small animals.
The first autumn colors are often the Chokecherry leaves as they turn scarlet, brown and red.
These shrubs are browsed heavily by cattle and some by deer, especially if other forage is scarce.
Chokecherry