Western Chokecherry vs Carmine Jewel Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs Carmine Jewel Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis Carmine Jewel

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

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Carmine Jewel Cherry
Western Chokecherry

Carmine Jewel Cherry is a cold-hardy dwarf sour cherry. It is typically highly productive and one of the first varieties to ripen in summer. It produces deep red, tart fruit that are well-suited for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. In the spring, beautiful white flowers cover the branches, adding ornamental value.

Carmine Jewel Cherry was developed at the University of Saskatchewan. It is recommended to grow dwarf sour cherries as a shrub rather than a small tree. The shrub form tends to bear fruit earlier and is less susceptible to winterkill.

Sour cherries are self-fertile; however, planting with additional varieties for cross-pollination can increase yields.

Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.

It produces white flowers in the spring and edible dark purple fruit that matures between September and October. Its cherries are great for making for making jams, jellies or wine, but are not very palatable for raw eating.

Carmine Jewel Cherry Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.0 m (7 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Berries: large dark purple cherries
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Fruit size: 3.5g
Flavor: tart - best for pies and jams
Harvest: late July to early August
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low




Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry