Pin Cherry
What: Pin Cherry (Prunus maackii ‘Ming’) is a superb ornamental tree prized for its extraordinary polished, mahogany-bronze exfoliating bark that provides year-round interest. This Amur Chokecherry variety features fragrant white spring flowers, attractive yellow-orange fall foliage, and small dark cherries that attract wildlife.
Best use: Ideal as a specimen tree where its stunning bark can be admired up close, or as part of a mixed planting. Its exceptional cold hardiness makes it perfect for prairie landscapes, while its four-season appeal adds year-round interest to residential and commercial settings.
Plant Details
| Height | 25–35 feet |
| Spread | 20–25 feet |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Average; moderate drought tolerance once established |
| Growth Rate | Medium to fast |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Flower Color | White |
| Maintenance | Low to moderate |
| Uses | Specimen, accent, naturalized areas |




