Schubert Chokecherry vs Sweet Thing Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Schubert Chokecherry vs Sweet Thing Cherry

Prunus virginiana Schubert

Prunus cerasus Sweet Thing

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Schubert Chokecherry
Sweet Thing Cherry

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 Sweet Thing Cherry is a sour cherry hybrid of Carmine Jewel and Erdi Jubileum that produces sweeter and firmer berries than other cold-hardy sour cherry varieties. The berries are a deep burgundy red and quite sweet, making them excellent for fresh eating and also desserts, jams and jellies.

The Sweet Thing Cherry, or the Jubileum, is highly suckering so it can establish your hedge quickly, or fill in gaps.

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Sweet Thing Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
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
Flavor: sweet
Flowers: 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: jubileum