Western Chokecherry vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

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Amur Maackia
Western Chokecherry

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low




Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Other Names: maackia
Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry