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photographs and information on Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana 'Schubert') ... Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana 'Schubert' )can be grown as is a pyrimdal tree that grows 20-30 feet in height, or a shrub. It is hardy to zone 3, has moderate water needs, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
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Q: We just purchased a Canada red chokecherry and planted it in our backyard. After planting, we started doing some research on the tree and found out that the fruit pits are poisonous. We are concerned because we have a dog and are afraid it may eat the fruit.
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Canada Red Cherry (Schubert Chokecherry) - Purple leaves selection of chokecherry; needs good drainage. Leafs out green but turns purple; fruit is an edible chokecherry. Valuable tree because of its color; don't overuse due to X-disease and Black Knot disease.
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Canada Red Chokecherry is a very vigorous grower. It has a straight trunk and very uniform well rounded branch structure. The color of the foliage is beautifully intense, with new growth first appearing green, then turning dark purplish red as the season ... Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade ... Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Canada Red Chokecherry flower detail fruit detail Canada Red Cherry Canada Red Cherry Canada Red Cherry Canada Red Chokecherry...
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Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' Plant habit, spring and summer Main Page Next Info ... plant habit, spring and summer...
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Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' Leaves and young fruit Main Page Previous Next Info ... leaves and young fruit...
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Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a small tree, maturing at about 20-25 feet in height with a rounded spread of 20 feet. Foliage is a medium green in the spring turning to dark purple as the weather warms, then intensifies to reddish in the fall.
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Common Name: Canada Red Chokecherry; Latin Name: Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red'; Height: 20- 25'; Spread: 20'; Flower: White; Fruit: 1/3" Reddish Purple; Note: Suckers heavily. Black knot disease. Attracts wildlife.
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Featured Tree - 2008; Canada Red Chokecherry; Canada Red Chokecherry, Prunus virginiana ‘Canada Red’; Habit: Tree has a round open habit as a both a young and mature tree. With a desirable shape this small ornamental is a good choice for parks and planting beds.
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