Manchurian Apricot vs Robert Chokecherry - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Apricot vs Robert Chokecherry

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

Prunus virginiana Robert

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Manchurian Apricot
Robert Chokecherry

Manchurian Apricot is a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. It can be used in shelterbelts, hedges, or as an ornamental. Manchurian Apricot will also attract songbirds, rabbits, and other rodents if left uncontrolled.

This tree will produce fruit once it reaches maturity at between two and five years old. Other famous cultivars of Manchurian Apricot include Scout Apricot, Moongold, and many more.

Developed in Barrhead, Alberta, the Robert Chokecherry produces very large berries (comparable to the size of grapes) with good yield.

The berries can be used for wine, jams, jellies and fresh picking, making it one of the sweeter chokecherries. Rich, red foliage make it a striking landscape addition.

Manchurian Apricot Quick Facts

Robert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange to yellow
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Flowers: white to light pink
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium




Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)