Schubert Chokecherry vs Dolgo Crab Apple - TreeTime.ca

Schubert Chokecherry vs Dolgo Crab Apple

Prunus virginiana Schubert

Malus x Dolgo

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Schubert Chokecherry
Dolgo Crab Apple

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.

Dolgo Crab Apple is one of the hardiest species of crab apple.

This fruit tree accent tree combination is commonly used in urban landscapes.

Dolgo Crab Apple produces clusters of white flowers before its deep green foliage emerges. Its small apple-like fruit is great for jams and jellies.

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dark red
Berries: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none



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

Other Names: dolgo apple