Schubert Chokecherry vs Amur Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Schubert Chokecherry vs Amur Cherry

Prunus maackii

Prunus virginiana Schubert

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Amur Cherry
Schubert Chokecherry

Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips.

This hardy tree bears white flowers in the spring, black fruit held in clusters in the late summer, and pointy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur 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.

Amur Cherry Quick Facts

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Fall colour: dark red
Berries: black fruit
Berries: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Flowers: white, in spring
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high



Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)

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