Western Chokecherry vs Black Locust - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs Black Locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

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Black Locust
Western Chokecherry

Black Locust is an attractive tree. Its distinctive leaves are made of about a dozen bright green leaflets. It also notable for its fragrant white flowers, which smell of citrus.

Black Locust can grow in many situations, but prefers dry areas with lots of sun. It is robust and is an excellent choice for establishing shade in dry, open areas.

Important note: Much of the Black Locust is toxic to humans and livestock, including seeds, bark, and leaves.

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.

Black Locust Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Flowers: Creamy white flowers in a pyramidal shape bloom in may-june
Bark: dark reddish brown to balck with furrows
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low




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