Midnight Schubert Chokecherry
What: Midnight Schubert Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana ‘Midnight Schubert’) is a small, deciduous tree native to North America. It grows to 25 feet tall with deep dark purple foliage, showy white flowers in spring, and small, astringent black cherries that ripen in late summer.
Best use: Midnight Schubert Chokecherry is an excellent choice for landscape specimen trees or naturalized settings, attracting birds and mammals, making it ideal for wildlife gardens.
Plant Details
| Height | 25 feet |
| Spread | 20 feet |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Watering | Average to evenly moist |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Uses | Ornamental, wildlife habitat, fruit production for jams/jellies/wine |
| Flowers | Showy white blooms in spring |
| Fruit | Small, astringent black cherries in late summer |
