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Mayday Cherry vs Robert Chokecherry
Prunus padus
Prunus virginiana Robert
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Mayday Cherry is a small deciduous tree known for its early blooming and fragrant white flowers.
A favourite specimen tree on prairie homesteads, Mayday Cherry produces small black berries that are inedible to people but highly desirable to birds.
Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Mayday Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Developed in Barrhead, Alberta, the Robert Chokecherry produces very large berries (comparable to the size of grapes) with good yield.
The berries can be used for wine, jams, jellies and fresh picking, making it one of the sweeter chokecherries. Rich, red foliage make it a striking landscape addition.
Mayday Cherry Quick Facts
Robert Chokecherry Quick Facts
Toxicity: seeds and leaves are toxic if ingested
Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)