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Western Chokecherry vs ButternutPrunus virginiana var. demissa Juglans cinerea ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT 
Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.
Butternut is one of the few walnut varieties native to Canada. The nuts are sought after for their mild, sweet, and oily taste. Ensure this tree is planted in full sun and well-drained soil for best results. WESTERN CHOKECHERRY QUICK FACTSBUTTERNUT QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2b
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Height:
25 m (82 ft)
Spread:
5 m (16 ft)
Spread:
8 m (27 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
dry, normal
Light:
full sun
Light:
full sun
Fall colour:
reddish-purple
Berries:
edible small berries that can be used for making jelly and wine
Nuts:
brown shell with cream core starting around age 10
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
short
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
medium
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Toxicity: toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)
Other Names:
bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry
Other Names:
demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |