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Schubert Chokecherry vs Wild Privet
Prunus virginiana Schubert
Ligustrum vulgare
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
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.
Wild Privet is a fast growing ornamental shrub that is well suited for forming hedges and privacy screens. It will retain its leaves in warmer climates but drops them in colder areas. They have small white flowers, though the smell is often considered unpleasant. While the berries are inedible, they are a good food source for many bird species.
It is recommended to prune Wild Privet immediately after flowering, as it can readily self seed. It is deer and rabbit tolerant. It can grow in dry areas, on slopes, and withstand the wind making it well suited for many growing conditions.
Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts
Wild Privet Quick Facts
Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)
Toxicity: If ingested, all parts of this plant will cause severe discomfort. Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

