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Red Elderberry vs Robert Chokecherry
Sambucus racemosa
Prunus virginiana Robert
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Red Elderberry is an attractive, medium-sized deciduous shrub.
It produces clusters of white flowers in the spring and bright red berry-like drupes, which provide beautiful contrast against its coarse, textured green foliage.
Red Elder can be pruned as a small single or multi-stemmed tree.
Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Red Elderberry seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Developed in Barrhead, Alberta, the Robert Chokecherry produces very large berries (comparable to the size of grapes) with good yield.
The berries can be used for wine, jams, jellies and fresh picking, making it one of the sweeter chokecherries. Rich, red foliage make it a striking landscape addition.
Red Elderberry Quick Facts
Robert Chokecherry Quick Facts
Toxicity: toxic to humans
Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)