Prunus virginiana ‘Canada Red Select’

Mature Height: 20-30 feet
Mature Width: 15-20 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone Range:  2 to 7
Water Requirements:  Low to Average
Shade Requirements:  Full Sun, Partial Shade

Canada Red is a variety of chokecherry that is a beautiful small tree adored for its color and irregular toothed leaves. The leaves are dark green to reddish purple.  During mid spring a profusion of fragrant white flowers appear. The blossoms then produce pea-sized red berries that ripen to dark purple-black in late summer. It attracts birds and other wildlife. The berries are tart when raw but can be harvested for processing into jams and sauces.