Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 25–30 ft tall | 20–25 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Form: Upright oval to rounded, often multi-stem
• Flower Color: White (spring)
• Foliage: Green emerging, turning deep burgundy-red
• Fruit: Small dark berries
• Lifespan: 40–60+ years under Front Range conditions
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun to partial shade; best color in full sun
• Requires good drainage; avoid chronically wet soils
• Moderate water needs once established
• Can sucker—monitor if single-stem form is desired
Why Chokecherry Canada Red Works on the Front Range
• Excellent cold hardiness and wind tolerance
• Adapts well to alkaline soils common along the Front Range
• Distinctive red foliage provides season-long color
• Native-adjacent species with good wildlife value
Common Problems
• Tent caterpillars and aphids occasionally
• Black knot in stressed or crowded plantings
• Leaf scorch during extreme drought
Best Use Scenarios
• Front-yard ornamentals and small shade trees
• Windy or exposed Front Range sites
• Wildlife-friendly landscapes
• Naturalized or native-style plantings
Great Western Tree Care
Larkspur, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
Aurora, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749