Common Caragana vs Western Chokecherry - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Western Chokecherry

Caragana arborescens

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

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Common Caragana
Western Chokecherry

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.

It produces white flowers in the spring and edible dark purple fruit that matures between September and October. Its cherries are great for making for making jams, jellies or wine, but are not very palatable for raw eating.

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 1b
Zone: 2a
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Fruit: pod like fruits
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia
Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry