Stock is available at many Alberta nurseries. Plant the bushes 3 m apart, water in well, and cut back the stems to two-thirds of the original height to promote dense bushy plants. This tree can be used in shelterbelts because it suckers readily and quickly forms a dense hedge row. Choke cherries also provide shelter and food for birds and small animals. Schubert choke cherry is often used as a specimen tree because of its deep wine-colored leaves.
Choke cherries are available at most Alberta nurseries.
When planting a shelterbelt, plant the trees 2 m apart in soil that has been summer fallowed for one year. Around the home, plant chokecherries like any other ornamental tree. The fruit makes excellent jams and syrup. It is excellent for use in jelly and wine making but lacks the size and firmness necessary for canning. Nankings are available from many Alberta nurseries.