Western Chokecherry vs Red Rugosa Rose - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs Red Rugosa Rose

Rosa Rugosa rubra

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

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Red Rugosa Rose
Western Chokecherry

Red Rugosa Rose is well-known for its incredible cold hardiness and disease resistance. This variety has beautiful crimson red flowers followed by scarlet rose hips in autumn. Try using the rose hips to make syrups or add flavor to existing fruit dishes and drinks.

Due to their overly thorny stems, Red Rugosa Rose is perfect for creating an impenetrable, deer resistant hedge. We recommend applying mulch during the summer months to retain moisture, cool the roots, and prevent weeds.

Note: This variety is from a seed source, not cuttings. Although somewhat true to seed and color expect some variability.

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.

Red Rugosa Rose Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange-red
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Flowers: red-pink
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




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