Western Chokecherry vs Annabelle Hydrangea - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs Annabelle Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

Annabelle Hydrangea
Western Chokecherry

Annabelle Hydrangea is a cold hardy shrub that is well known for its large, compact clusters of white flowers. Unlike other flowering species, Hydrangeas do best in partial shade. However, they are capable of growing in full sun if the soil is kept consistently moist.

Blooms occur on new wood, so regular pruning is encouraged in late winter. Try Annabelle Hydrangea as a border or on its own.

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.

Annabelle Hydrangea Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low


Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Flowers: white, showy clusters
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