Western Chokecherry vs September Ruby Apple - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs September Ruby Apple

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

Malus x September Ruby

Western Chokecherry
September Ruby Apple

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.

September Ruby is a very cold hardy tree developed for the Prairie Fruit Breeding Cooperative. It is a vigorous grower that is resistant to fire blight and is popular among orchards for its annual production. Its apples are very good for eating and cooking. This tree blooms in mid May for an attractive ornamental.

For fruit production, cross-pollination is required. Apples need to be planted with another Apple or Crab Apple variety.

Note: We do not ship grafted apples to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

September Ruby Apple Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1b
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)

Fall colour: reddish-purple
Flowers: range from white to pink
Fruit: medium sized apples with red skin, green ribbing, and light green flesh
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB
Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry
Other Names: pf36