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Schubert Chokecherry vs Firecracker Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum Firecracker

Prunus virginiana Schubert

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Firecracker Goji Berry
Schubert Chokecherry

The Firecracker Goji Berry is a thornless cultivar of the Goji Berry that is known for its sweet red berries. This deciduous perennial produces purple flowers from June through September, with fruit maturation taking place between August and October. Fruit production typically starts in the second year of growth with maximum production in the fourth and fifth year.

Firecracker Goji Berry berries are delicious, nutrient rich, high in antioxidants, and are often called a super fruit. Many describe the Firecracker as sweeter than other cultivars.

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.

Firecracker Goji Berry Quick Facts

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)
Foliage: evergreen
Fall colour: dark red
Flowers: purple
Flowers: white
Fruit: edible
Fruit: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Berries: red
Berries: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: June - September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: goji berry firecracker