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Canada Red Chokecherry

Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red'

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Overview

The Canada Red Chokeberry (Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red') offers ornamental appeal with striking spring blossoms and vibrant autumn foliage. This deciduous shrub matures to 20-30 feet tall with a similar spread. It features clusters of small, white flowers, yielding to deep red, astringent berries. Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun to part shade. Ideal for wildlife gardens as its fruit attracts birds. Hardy in zones 2-7.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — This deciduous shrub matures to 20-30 feet tall with a similar spread
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — It features clusters of small, white flowers, yielding to deep red, astringent berriesCanada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun to part shadeCanada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — Ideal for wildlife gardens as its fruit attracts birdsCanada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — widely recognized as the Canada Red ChokeberryCanada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — is a versatile and resilient deciduous shrub that brings striking color changes to any landscapeCanada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — this cultivar is renowned for its adaptive nature+12

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
25–30 Ft.
Mature width
15–20 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — This deciduous shrub matures to 20-30 feet tall with a similar spread
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — It features clusters of small, white flowers, yielding to deep red, astringent berries
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun to part shade
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — Ideal for wildlife gardens as its fruit attracts birds
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — widely recognized as the Canada Red Chokeberry
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — is a versatile and resilient deciduous shrub that brings striking color changes to any landscape
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — this cultivar is renowned for its adaptive nature
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — spanning a height of about 20 to 30 feet with a similar spread
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — which transforms throughout the seasons
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — leaves emerge a vibrant green
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — providing a lush backdrop for the tree's profusion of small white to light pink flowers
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — These blooms are not only attractive but also provide a valuable nectar source for pollinators
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — the foliage shifts to a deep
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — offering a dramatic contrast and enlivening the landscape with rich
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — dark red to purple fruit clusters in late summer
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — Although often too tart for direct consumption
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — the berries can attract birds and wildlife
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — adding an ecological benefit to their aesthetic appeal
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — This hardy species tolerates a range of soil conditions

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