Canada Red Select Cherry

Burgundy Summer Foliage
Fragrant Spring Blooms
Wildlife-Friendly Fruit

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#15 Container

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Canada Red Select Cherry

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.

Canada Red Select Cherry

Canada Red Select Cherry is a deciduous ornamental chokecherry tree valued for fragrant white spring flowers, green new foliage that matures to burgundy-red, and dark fruit that attracts birds. Its upright form makes it useful for sunny lawns, borders, screens, and naturalized landscape plantings.

Why choose Canada Red Select Cherry?

Choose Canada Red Select Cherry for striking season-long foliage color and reliable ornamental structure. Spring brings clusters of fragrant white flowers that support pollinators, followed by leaves that emerge green and transition to deep reddish-purple as the season progresses. Small dark fruits add wildlife value later in summer. This adaptable tree works well as a colorful specimen, informal screen, windbreak component, or native-style accent where a bold foliage tree is desired.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Prunus virginiana ‘Canada Red Select’
Common Name: Canada Red Select Cherry, Canada Red Select Chokecherry
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Habit: Upright, oval to rounded small tree with dense branching

Canada Red Select Cherry Additional Information

Canada Red Select Cherry produces fragrant white flower clusters in spring, typically followed by small fruit that ripens from red to dark purple-black. The fruit is attractive to birds and wildlife, giving the tree extra seasonal value beyond its bloom period. Its most distinctive feature is the foliage, which emerges green in spring before maturing to rich burgundy-red or purple-red tones that provide strong contrast in sunny landscapes.

This tree is deciduous, dropping its leaves in fall and revealing a branching framework through winter. It can be used as a lawn specimen, colorful backdrop, privacy grouping, shelterbelt plant, or naturalized border tree. Like many chokecherries, it may produce suckers from the base or root system, so occasional maintenance helps keep the form tidy. Prune as needed during dormancy to remove crossing, damaged, or unwanted growth.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Canada Red Select Cherry in full sun with well-drained soil and enough room for its mature canopy. Set the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding grade, then backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot, sunny, or fast-draining sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture, reduce weed competition, and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune during dormancy to remove damaged, crossing, or crowded branches. Remove suckers from the base or surrounding root zone as needed to maintain a clean single-stem or tree-form appearance.

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FAQs

When does Canada Red Select Cherry bloom?
Canada Red Select Cherry typically blooms in spring, producing fragrant white flower clusters before the foliage fully develops its rich burgundy-red summer color.
How large does Canada Red Select Cherry get?
It commonly matures around 20 to 30 feet tall with a spread of about 15 to 25 feet, depending on growing conditions, pruning, and available space.
What color is Canada Red Select Cherry foliage?
The foliage usually emerges green in spring, then matures to deep burgundy-red or purple-red as the season progresses, especially when grown in full sun.
Does Canada Red Select Cherry produce fruit?
Yes. Small cherry-like fruits may develop after flowering and ripen to dark purple-black. They add seasonal interest and are enjoyed by birds and wildlife.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Large: Up to 30 ft or more
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red Select
Bloom Time	Mid spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Hardiness Zones	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	White
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#15 Container

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Growing Zones 2-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -50)

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