Description

Common and Schubert varieties available in lots of 25 10-24″ bare root plants. Canada Red variety is available as a single potted plant.

Prunus virginiana (Common); ‘Schubert‘ (AKA Purple Leaf); ‘Canada Red’

Size: 20-30 ft tall 15-25 ft wide

Drought Resistance: good

Cold Hardiness: Excellent

Growth Rate: 24”+ Per Year

Life Span: 20-40 Years

Wildlife Value: important food source for birds, rabbits, & rodents

Misc.: The Schubert and Canada Red varieties are cultivars of Western Chokecherry and are very similar; the major difference is the leaves turn purple or red in early summer.

Refer to this NRCS Fact Sheet for more information.

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