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Western Chokecherry vs Limelight Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata Limelight

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

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Limelight Hydrangea
Western Chokecherry

Limelight Hydrangea is a flowering shrub that is known for its green flowers. As they mature, the flower colour changes from a pale green to a creamy white, followed by shades of pink and red. Hydrangea flowers persist longer compared to other flowering shrubs, blooming from late July into fall. They are a popular choice for flower arrangements.

The Limelight Hydrangea can be grown as a stand alone shrub, as a hedge, or incorporated into a flower garden. Blooms occur on new wood, so regular pruning is encouraged in late winter. This is an award winner from the Proven Winners® collection.

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.

Limelight Hydrangea Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low

Toxicity: toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

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


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB
Other Names: limelight panicle hydrangea
Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry