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Canada Red Chokecherry

Red leaves and berries on a branch with a blurred green background.
A tree with dark purple leaves in a garden setting, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Red leaves and berries on a branch with a blurred green background.
A tree with dark purple leaves in a garden setting, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway.

Plant Information

Common name: Canada Red Chokecherry

Scientific name: Prunus virginiana 'Shubert'

Water usage: Low to moderate

Sun exposure: Full sun

Bloom time: Spring

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts pollinators, birds and small mammals

Native: No

Height: 20 to 30 feet

Spread: 15 to 20 feet

Care information

Susceptible to insects and diseases, edible fruit, showy flowers, loam/well drained soil