Pin Cherry vs Robert Chokecherry - TreeTime.ca

Pin Cherry vs Robert Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana Robert

Prunus pensylvanica

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Robert Chokecherry
Pin Cherry

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.

Pin Cherry is a small tree that produces clusters of white blossoms in spring followed by bright red berries that ripen through the summer. The attractive red color of the leaves in the fall is an added bonus.

The fruit is quite sour when eaten fresh but is excellent when cooked into jam or jelly. Birds love the berries and will be attracted to your property.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Pin Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Robert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Pin Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: very bright orangish-red
Berries: clusters of edible, red cherries often used for jams and jellies
Flowers: white
Bark: reddish brown bark has an attractive appearance in the winter
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low



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

Other Names: bird cherry, fire cherry, pincherry, red cherry, wild red cherry