Canada Red Chokecherry is a native deciduous tree with a straight trunk and oval to rounded crown. Its foliage is rich green in spring that quickly turns a deep burgundy red by summer, then turns bright red in fall. White spring flowers are followed by berries that mature to black and can be used in cooking. Flowers best in full sun and rich moist well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
North America |
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Height: |
20’ - 25’ |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20’ |
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Spacing: |
20’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White/Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Potential diseases include black knot, leaf spot, die back, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot and fireblight. Potential insects include borers, aphids, scale, leafhoppers, caterpillars, tent caterpillars, spider mites, and Japanese beetles. Cherries have weak wood and are susceptible to breakage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Serviceberry, Coneflower, Viburnum
IMAGE: Photos by OSU Landscape Plants, Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
