Latin Name - Prunus virginiana ‘Canada Red,’ ‘Schubert’
Height - 15-25 feet
Spread - 10-20 feet
Growth Rate - Fast
USDA Zone - 2
Drought Tolerance - Moderate
The distinguishing feature of purple chokecherry is its purple-red foliage. New leaves emerge green, then change color as they mature. Small, white flowers in hanging clusters 3-5 inches long are produced in the spring. Plants have a natural tendency to sucker and require frequent attention when maintained as a single trunk tree. Purple chokecherry is not a low-maintenance tree but possesses very good cold tolerance.