Red Osier Dogwood vs Western Chokecherry
Cornus sericea
Prunus virginiana var. demissa
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Red Osier Dogwood is a small deciduous shrub that features deep red stems and twigs year-round, with creamy white flowers in the spring. This shrub will add a nice pop of color to your yard.
Red Osier Dogwood is an excellent soil stabilizer. It is fast growing and becomes drought tolerant once well established.
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.
Red Osier Dogwood Quick Facts
Western Chokecherry Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)