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Western Chokecherry vs Robert Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana Robert
Prunus virginiana var. demissa
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
Developed in Barrhead, Alberta, the Robert Chokecherry produces very large berries (comparable to the size of grapes) with good yield.
The berries can be used for wine, jams, jellies and fresh picking, making it one of the sweeter chokecherries. Rich, red foliage make it a striking landscape addition.
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.
Robert Chokecherry Quick Facts
Western Chokecherry Quick Facts
Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)
Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)