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Western Chokecherry vs Black CherryPrunus virginiana var. demissa Prunus serotina ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT 
Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.
Black Cherry is common in eastern North America but a rare find elsewhere. This tree is shade tolerant and is often found in old fields, forest openings, and along fencerows. WESTERN CHOKECHERRY QUICK FACTSBLACK CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2a
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Height:
24 m (80 ft)
Spread:
5 m (16 ft)
Spread:
14 m (45 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
reddish-purple
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Berries:
edible small berries that can be used for making jelly and wine
Flowers:
white, blooming in april-may
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
short
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.) Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock
Other Names:
bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry
Other Names:
mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |