Schubert Chokecherry vs Russian Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

Schubert Chokecherry vs Russian Mountain Ash

Prunus virginiana Schubert

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

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Schubert Chokecherry
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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.

The Russian Mountain Ash is a stunning ornamental tree with the perfect pop of colour. It bears white flowers in the spring and gorgeous orange berries in the fall. Birds enjoy the berries that persist into the winter. It grows tall and can thrive in an urban setting making this an attractive ornamental tree for your landscaping project.

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dark red
Berries: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Berries: orange-red
Flowers: white
Flowers: showy white
Bark: shiny grey
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: high
Suckering: high
Suckering: none



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

Other Names: russian rowan