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Western Chokecherry vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Phlox Majestic Magenta

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

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Majestic Magenta Phlox
Western Chokecherry

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

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.

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Flowers: small, magenta
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry