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Western Chokecherry vs Birch Leaf Spirea
Prunus virginiana var. demissa
Spiraea betulifolia
COMING SOON
(new stock expected: fall of 2024)
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
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.
Birch Leaf Meadowsweet is a small, rounded shrub, reaching 3 to 4 feet high.
In the early summer, white flowers emerge with dark green foliage. Come fall, birch-like leaves turn a kaleidoscope of red, orange, and purple adding seasonal interest.
Native to Japan and Eastern Asia, this dwarf shrub attracts butterflies and is an excellent option for the front row of a shrub border.
Western Chokecherry Quick Facts
Birch Leaf Spirea Quick Facts
Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)