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Schubert Chokecherry vs Dolgo Crab Apple

Malus x Dolgo

Prunus virginiana Schubert

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Dolgo Crab Apple
Schubert Chokecherry

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 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.

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)
Fall colour: dark red
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Fruit: small apples
Fruit: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Berries: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: dolgo apple