2018-NA Z37 | Arboretum

Chokecherry - Canada Red

Catalogue A# 2018-NA Z37

GPS 45D 43' 50" N / 108D 37' 28" W

This specimen is non-accessioned. More information and photos forthcoming.

Location: Wolverine Junction-south side

Number in accession: 1

Located in shady area which may limit growth.

This 10 inch Common chokecherry provides overall benefits of: $34 every year.

Tree or Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
       Native Locale: North America
       Size Range: Small tree (15-25 feet), Compact tree (10-15 feet), Large shrub (more than 8 feet)
       Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
       Hardiness Zones: Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 , Zone 6
       Soil Preference: Alkaline soil, Dry soil
       Season of Interest: Mid spring, Early fall
       Flower Color & Fragrance: Fragrant, White
       Shape or Form: Irregular, Oval, Round, Thicket-forming
       Growth Rate: Moderate
More Information:
Size & Form
A irregular, dense large shrub to small suckering tree reaching 20 to 30 feet high.
Tree & Plant Care
Best in full sun to part shade.
Tolerant of drought and dry to medium soil.
Disease, pests, and problems
Susceptible to many disease and insects. Black knot, mildew, rust, root rots, fireblight, borers, mites and tent caterpillars.
Native geographic location and habitat
C-Value: 3
Found throughout most of U.S.. in woodlands, bluffs and ravines.
Attracts birds & butterflies
Flower and fruit attract birds and butterflies

CRITIQUE

A large deciduous shrub or small, 20-foot-high, understory tree often forming a dense colony. Slender twigs form a oval to rounded crown. Clusters of drooping white flowers are followed by dark purple fruit. Native throughout most of the United States but difficult to find in the nursery trade. Susceptible to many insect and disease problems.

overallbenefitsMA210Park or other vacant