Schubert Chokecherry vs Norway Maple - TreeTime.ca

Schubert Chokecherry vs Norway Maple

Prunus virginiana Schubert

Acer platanoides

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Schubert Chokecherry
Norway Maple

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.

Norway Maple is a tolerant and adaptable shade tree. This is probably why it is the most popularly planted boulevard tree in North America.

Note: Norway Maple will sucker with age. It's also not a good idea to plant it under power lines.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Norway Maple seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Norway Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dark red
Fall colour: golden yellow
Berries: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none



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