Schubert Chokecherry vs Showy Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

Schubert Chokecherry vs Showy Mountain Ash

Prunus virginiana Schubert

Sorbus decora

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Schubert Chokecherry
Showy Mountain Ash

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.

Showy Mountain Ash is a hardy accent tree. It features pretty clusters of white flowers in spring followed by bright scarlet berries lasting into winter.

Great for small landscapes, Showy Mountain Ash is adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and it is suitable for average home landscape conditions.

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Showy Mountain Ash Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dark red
Fall colour: reddish-orange
Berries: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Berries: redberries in bunches
Flowers: white
Flowers: white, showy clusters
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low



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

Other Names: dogberry