Pin Cherry vs Schubert Chokecherry - TreeTime.ca

Pin Cherry vs Schubert Chokecherry

Prunus pensylvanica

Prunus virginiana Schubert

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Pin Cherry
Schubert Chokecherry

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.

Schubert Chokecherry is similar to a western chokecherry but features beautiful purple-red leaves throughout the summer.

This small, flowering tree is perfectly suited as an ornamental for city yards.

The fruit from this tree is a staff favourite for jams, jellies, and wines.

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

Pin Cherry Quick Facts

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: very bright orangish-red
Fall colour: dark red
Berries: clusters of edible, red cherries often used for jams and jellies
Berries: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Bark: reddish brown bark has an attractive appearance in the winter
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)
Other Names: bird cherry, fire cherry, pincherry, red cherry, wild red cherry