The Canada Red Chokecherry is colorful and hardy. This native American chokecherry variety boasts green leaves in the spring that turn into a stunning dark purple in the mid-summer. The chokecherry fruits are considered poisonous when raw, but can be processed into jams and preserves.
Produces small, reddish-purple edible fruits
Displays red-brown bark and hanging clusters of white flowers that are each 3-5" in length
Is hardy and can tolerate many harsh conditions
Shape
Oval
Growth Speed
Medium
Mature Height
20' - 25'
Shipping Height
3'
Scientific Name
Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red'
Mature Spread
15' - 20'
Sun Preference
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Preference
Moist, Well Drained