Western Chokecherry vs Staghorn Sumac - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs Staghorn Sumac

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

Rhus typhina

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Western Chokecherry
Staghorn Sumac

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.

Staghorn Sumac is a popular ornamental shrub with red velvet like antlers that produce seeds that provide nice winter interest for landscapers and gardeners.

This low-maintenance plant is a great addition to any garden it is also used in shelterbelts.

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low

Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)

Fall colour: reddish-purple
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Fruit: small, red
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac