Pin Cherry vs Common Caragana - TreeTime.ca

Pin Cherry vs Common Caragana

Prunus pensylvanica

Caragana arborescens

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

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(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

Pin Cherry
Common Caragana

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.

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

Pin Cherry Quick Facts

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1b
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: very bright orangish-red
Bark: reddish brown bark has an attractive appearance in the winter
Flowers: white
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Fruit: clusters of edible, red cherries often used for jams and jellies
Fruit: pod like fruits
Berries: clusters of edible, red cherries often used for jams and jellies
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, NT, PE
Other Names: bird cherry, fire cherry, pincherry, red cherry, wild red cherry
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia