Schubert Chokecherry vs Cupid Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Schubert Chokecherry vs Cupid Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis Cupid

Prunus virginiana Schubert

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Cupid Cherry
Schubert Chokecherry

Cupid 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. Cupid Cherry produces the largest fruit of all the sour cherries which is dark/red fruit and perfect for fresh eating but it tends to be a bit later than other varieties.

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.

Cupid Cherry Quick Facts

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.0 m (7 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange
Fall colour: dark red
Berries: very large dark red/black cherries
Berries: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Fruit size: 6.5g
Flavor: balanced - good for fresh eating
Harvest: late August to early September
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




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