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Canada Red Select Cherry Tree

Prunus virginiana 'Schubert Select'
$9999
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Plant Highlights

Canada Red Select Cherry Tree highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights
  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Prunus virginiana 'Schubert Select'
  • Growing Zones
    2-7
  • Mature Height
    20 - 25 feet
  • Mature Spread
    18 - 20 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Moisture
    Low
  • Soil
    Well-Drained
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Flower Color
    Deciduous
  • Fall Color
    Orange, Red, Purple
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pollinator Required
    No
  • Bloom Period
    Late Spring

Growing Zones 2-7

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Native Canada Red Select Cherry Tree Form

  • Very Cold Hardy Flowering Cherry Tree Form
  • Green Spring Foliage Turns a Colorful, Reddish-Purple that Lasts All Season
  • Fragrant, Small, White Spring Flowers
  • Tiny, Tart Red Cherries Feed Birds
  • Beautiful Form Features Straight Trunk and Uniform Top
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Adaptable
  • Fantastic Specimen Tree
  • Looks Great All Year Long

Native plants that feed our wildlife are becoming an important design consideration. These days, people are hunting for special plants that are beautiful, and help the environment.

Try our magnificent, extra cold hardy, tree form, Canada Red Select Cherry Tree (Prunus virginiana 'Shubert Select'). It looks great all year, and is very easy-care. Your local songbirds will thank you!

This drought tolerant choice provides nectar, food, shelter for butterflies, birds and cute little chipmunks.

It features a pyramidal to oval habit. In winter, the uniform canopy and branch structure looks fabulous with a snowy cover. Pair this with a sturdy, straight trunk, and you have a formal tree that perfectly suits many different garden styles, from ultra-modern to rustic.

Enjoy a fragrant cloud of white blossoms each spring produced by this dependable plant. Tiny flowers are arranged on 6-inch long racemes. This showy display covers every branch tip each spring.

Shiny green leaves emerge in the spring after the flowers. They age to a deep shade of purple and remain this knockout shade for the rest of the growing season. The fall foliage deepens up even more, and adds some orange and red tones.

Tiny, tart, dark chokecherries develop from the flowers. Allow them to decorate the shrub in long, drooping clusters, or harvest a few to craft your own special jams or jellies.

These deep purple-red cherries were once a staple food of Native Americans and settlers. Now, avid wildcrafters use them for jam and wine with careful preparation to remove the seeds. Don’t forget to add honey or sugar to sweeten them up.

Many people simply choose to allow the birds to eat their fill of these native fruits! As you might imagine, these small chokecherries are highly attractive to birds, who flock to this plant later in summer as the fruit ripens.

A waterwise tree, Canada Red Select Cherry tree adapts to many soil types conditions and shrugs off extreme cold. It becomes quite drought tolerant after the first few seasons and requires very little ongoing care.

We know you’ll adore these expertly grown and shaped Canada Red Select Cherry trees from Nature Hills. This outstanding chokecherry variety gives you a big boost of visual interest. Order yours today!

How to Use Canada Red Select Cherry Tree in the Landscape

Give these gorgeous trees a prime spot on your property. Use one at the corner of your house to anchor your foundation planting.

Or, use one near your front walkway as a beautiful accent. Underplant with spring-flowering bulbs, easy-care perennials and evergreen groundcovers for a picture-perfect display.

Repeat them along the length of your driveway, or property line to delineate your space. Mix with Flowering Crabapples for a sophisticated, bird-friendly showing of blooms and fruit.

They will become a favorite feature in patio plantings, or mixed borders. Include them on the sunny side of your windbreaks and shelterbelts to boost the visual appeal. You’ll love the look of the deep foliage, and the delicious fragrance of the blossoms in springtime.

Canada Red Select Cherry tree is a nice choice to add to a permaculture setting or wildlife landscape. It looks great and works hard for you all year-long.

#ProPlantTips for Care

Plant in full sun for the best results. Give the plant at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

It requires well-drained soils to thrive. If your soil holds water, create a raised planting bed to improve drainage. Or, create a mounded heap of soil to plant in.

While your plant is young, please provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Give a thick layer of mulch over the top of the root system. Once it becomes established in your landscape, it will become quite drought tolerant.

Prune in late winter, as needed. Remove crossing or broken branches to open the canopy to sunlight and air circulation.

Order Canada Red Select Cherry Tree from the expert growers at Nature Hills today. You’ll be so pleased with this special plant.

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Guest
Canada Red

I lived in Alaska for 30 years and one of my fovorite trees was the Canada Red. I thought I would give it a try here in Alabama. I ordered a bare root and was a little skeptical but what a surprise. The tree arrived well packaged and in wonderful shape. I planted it in a large pot temporarily until I am ready to put it in the ground. It is leafing out and is doing well. We will just have to wait and see how this tree does. It won't be Nature Hills fault but mine if this Canada red doesn't make it in the hot Alabama summers.

Hello Guest,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Canada Red! We’re delighted to hear the tree arrived in excellent condition and that it’s starting to leaf out so well in your Alabama home. It’s wonderful to know you trusted Nature Hills with a bare root shipment despite your initial skepticism—that really means a lot to us.

Your approach of planting it in a large pot temporarily is a great idea, as it gives your Canada Red a bit of protection from Alabama’s hot climate while allowing you time to choose the optimal spot outdoors. Keeping the soil consistent, providing some afternoon shade during peak summer heat, and making sure it’s well-watered can help ease the transition as your tree adapts to a warmer environment.

We completely understand the concern about heat, but your care gives your Canada Red the best chance successful growth here. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like tips specific to summer care or pest prevention in Alabama — we’re happy to help!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

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Guest
Canada Red

I lived in Alaska for 30 years and one of my fovorite trees was the Canada Red. I thought I would give it a try here in Alabama. I ordered a bare root and was a little skeptical but what a surprise. The tree arrived well packaged and in wonderful shape. I planted it in a large pot temporarily until I am ready to put it in the ground. It is leafing out and is doing well. We will just have to wait and see how this tree does. It won't be Nature Hills fault but mine if this Canada red doesn't make it in the hot Alabama summers.

Hi,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your Canada Red! We’re delighted to hear the bare root arrived in excellent condition and that your tree is leafing out nicely. It’s always a pleasure when a favorite tree from another climate finds a happy home, even if it means a little extra care and patience.

Your thoughtful approach of starting it in a large pot is fantastic—giving you control over soil, watering, and positioning until you find the perfect spot in your Alabama garden. Hopefully, as your Canada Red settles in, it’ll adapt well despite the hot summers. You might consider mulching around the base to help retain moisture and possibly provide some afternoon shade during the hottest weeks to ease stress.

If you’d ever like additional tips on nurturing your maple through those warmer months, don’t hesitate to reach out; we’re always here to support your efforts in cultivating a thriving plant.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

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Jim
Awesome!

I bought a 6' Canada red select cherry tree for a sunny spot in my Long Island front yard in May 2009 at a cost of $33.71. Over the last 9 years it has grown and bloomed well and with fragrance each year. It is now 25' tall and 20' wide. 5*.

Hello Jim,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with your Canada Red Select Cherry Tree! It’s truly heartwarming to hear how well your tree has thrived and flourished after nine years in your Long Island front yard. Watching it grow from 6' to 25' tall and filled with fragrant blooms must be incredibly rewarding—and we’re delighted that your tree has been a standout success!

If you ever want tips on pruning to maintain that beautiful shape or advice on encouraging even more abundant blossoms as the seasons go by, don’t hesitate to reach out. Keeping your cherry tree healthy with annual watering and mulch can also ensure it continues to shine beautifully year after year.

Thanks again for sharing your story with our community, Jim — it’s exactly why we love helping gardeners like you!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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James
Awesome!

I bought a 6' Canada red select cherry tree for a sunny spot in my Long Island front yard in May 2009 at a cost of $33.71. Over the last 9 years it has grown and bloomed well and with fragrance each year. It is now 25' tall and 20' wide. 5*.

Hi James,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Canada Red Select Cherry Tree! We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know how well your tree has thrived over the past nine years. Hearing about it growing from 6' to an impressive 25' tall and 20' wide, all while continuing to bloom beautifully and fragrance your front yard, truly brings us joy.

It sounds like your sunny spot in Long Island has been absolutely perfect for the tree’s growth. To keep it healthy for even more years ahead, remember to continue moderate watering during dry spells and consider annual pruning in late winter to maintain its shape and encourage robust blooming.

If you ever want tips on soil care, pest management, or fertilization to support your tree’s wellbeing long-term, feel free to reach out. Your experience truly inspires fellow gardeners, and we’re grateful to be part of your planting journey.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

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Sandy
Color and fruit

Love, Love the color of this foliage, excellent as a shade tree . The spring blossoms are beauti and the fruit it bares has also been enjoyed by my kiddos as its sweet n tart. Yes, it's been eaten by Us and the birds. Done well in the hot heat of Texas

Hi Sandy,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Canada Red Select Cherry Tree! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the vibrant foliage, gorgeous spring blossoms, and sweet-tart fruit — it sounds like a perfect addition for both shade and family enjoyment. It’s great that the tree is thriving even in Texas heat; those conditions can be challenging, so you’re clearly giving it excellent care!

If you’d like to keep your tree flourishing through the seasons, we recommend regular watering during dry spells and mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Also, gently trimming any dead or crowded branches each year can help encourage healthy growth and fruit production. If birds become particularly fond of the fruit, using bird netting during peak ripening can protect your harvest while still letting wildlife enjoy other parts of your yard.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need planting tips or care advice. We’d love to help your garden continue to be a delightful spot for your family—and for your feathered friends!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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Canada Red Select Cherry Tree

Canada Red Select Cherry Tree

From $9999

Growing Zones

2-7

Mature Height

20 - 25 feet

Mature Spread

18 - 20 feet

Sun

Full Sun

Foliage Color

N/A

Fall Color

Orange, Red, Purple

Flower Color

Deciduous
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