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Western Chokecherry vs Manchurian ApricotPrunus virginiana var. demissa Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.
Manchurian Apricot is a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. It can be used in shelterbelts, hedges, or as an ornamental. Manchurian Apricot will also attract songbirds, rabbits, and other rodents if left uncontrolled. WESTERN CHOKECHERRY QUICK FACTSMANCHURIAN APRICOT QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
reddish-purple
Fall colour:
orange to yellow
Berries:
edible, astringent, red-purple
Fruit size:
40g
Firmness:
firm
Flowers:
white to light pink
Bark:
red to cinnamon brown
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Other Names:
bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry
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