Canada Red Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red'View more from Other Berry Bushes
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The Canada Red Chokecherry is a small tree with brightly colored leaves that are red-purple throughout summer and fall. It grows to around 25 feet tall, with a rounded crown and one or several main stems. The leaves are green when new and turn red as they mature. In spring it is decorated by hanging bunches of small white flowers, followed by clusters of purple-black fruits that are attractive to birds. The fruit also makes healthy juices and preserves. This tough tree is perfect for difficult locations, thriving at low temperatures and in heat and drought.
Full sun will give the best leaf color and fruit crops with the Canada Red Chokecherry, although it will tolerate some partial shade. It is hardy everywhere, from zone 2 to zone 10. It grows in all kinds of soils, including rough urban conditions, dry soils, and clays. Avoid sites that are regularly flooded. It generally has no serious pests or diseases, and once established it is drought resistant, thriving with virtually no care.
Botanical Name:
Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red'
Mature Width:
15-20 ft
Mature Height:
20-30 ft
Grows Well In:
Zones 3-9
Sun Needs:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs:
Low
Growth Rate:
Medium
Flower Color:
White
Flowering Season:
Spring