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Schubert Chokecherry vs Birch Leaf Spirea
Prunus virginiana Schubert
Spiraea betulifolia
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
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.
Birch Leaf Meadowsweet is a small, rounded shrub, reaching 3 to 4 feet high.
In the early summer, white flowers emerge with dark green foliage. Come fall, birch-like leaves turn a kaleidoscope of red, orange, and purple adding seasonal interest.
Native to Japan and Eastern Asia, this dwarf shrub attracts butterflies and is an excellent option for the front row of a shrub border.
Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts
Birch Leaf Spirea Quick Facts
Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)