Schubert Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana, Rosaceae

Zones

2–8

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

ThimbleberryRubus parviflorus

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Wild JujubeZiziphus nummularia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Korean RaspberryRubus crataegifolius

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Blue Oyster MushroomPleurotus columbinus

Nutrient Accumulation

Peeling PuffballLycoperdon marginatum

Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Iron WalnutJuglans sigillata

Walnut allelopathy affects most Prunus species, with juglone causing root damage and inhibiting nutrient uptake in chokecherry.

Uses

Functions

Processed Fruit ProductionWildlife FoodOrnamental Value

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantsTraditional Remedy

Common Questions

What zones does Schubert Chokecherry grow in?

Schubert Chokecherry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Schubert Chokecherry?

Good companions for Schubert Chokecherry include Thimbleberry, Wild Jujube, Korean Raspberry, Blue Oyster Mushroom, Peeling Puffball.

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