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Schubert Chokecherry vs Romeo Cherry
Prunus virginiana Schubert
Prunus x kerrasis Romeo
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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.
Romeo Cherry is a hardy deciduous hybrid shrub variety of Sour Cherry released in the Romance Series of dwarf sour cherries from the University of Saskatchewan in 2004. It features dark red/black, flavourful fruit most suitable for fresh eating, processing, and juice production. Romeo Cherry is also suitable as an accent or landscape tree.
Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts
Romeo Cherry Quick Facts
Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)