BAILEY’S SELECT SCHUBERT CHOKECHERRY Prunus virginiana ‘Bailey’s Select’
• An improved, more uniform selection of the classic Schubert Chokecherry, valued for its consistent foliage colour, stronger branching, and reliable cold‑climate performance.
• Emerges green in spring, transitioning to deep maroon‑purple by early summer and holding colour well through the season, even in heat and full sun.
• Forms an upright, oval canopy with a cleaner, more controlled structure than standard Schubert, making it better suited to residential and commercial landscapes.
• Produces clusters of white spring flowers, providing early‑season interest and supporting bees and other pollinators.
• Dark purple chokecherries ripen in late summer; fruit is edible but very astringent, more often used for jelly, syrup, or wildlife forage.
• Fruit drop is moderate and can create some litter; placement away from patios and walkways is recommended.
• A hardy native species tolerant of wind, cold, and a range of soils; prefers consistent moisture but handles short dry periods once established.
• Full Sun
• Zone 2, 6–8 m Height × 4–6 m Width
