Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red'

Chokecherry

Canada Red chokecherry changes character as the season progresses: new leaves open green, then deepen to purple in summer. White flower clusters precede the darkest foliage, and autumn brings further red-purple tones.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes purple and red. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 25 ft
• Width: About 20 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 2
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Flowering specimen
• Open lawn accent
• Seasonal mixed planting

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

25 ft

Width

20 ft

Hardiness zones

2–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green, Purple

Fall color

Purple, Red

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Rounded, Spreading, Upright

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No