Schubert Chokecherry vs Mock Orange - TreeTime.ca

Schubert Chokecherry vs Mock Orange

Prunus virginiana Schubert

Philadelphus coronarius

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Schubert Chokecherry
Mock Orange

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.

Mock Orange is an ornamental shrub known for its fragrant, white flowers. The scent is often described as orange-like with a hint of jasmine. Attractive to pollinators, hummingbirds, and humans alike.

Mock Orange is highly versatile, and can be used as an ornamental shrub, either alone or as a hedge. It is well suited for streambank stabilization and riparian zone restoration, due to its ability to grow in low, moist areas as well as those that are high and dry. Lewis Mock Orange also has the capability of being used in soil bioengineering projects such as live staking.

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Mock Orange Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, 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: large, white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high



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

Other Names: english dogwood