Ninebark vs Mongolian Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Ninebark vs Mongolian Cherry

Physocarpus opulifolius

Prunus fruticosa

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Ninebark
Mongolian Cherry

Ninebark is a small, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or colour to any yard.

It features flaky, cinnamon-brown bark, attractive white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves.

Mongolian Cherry is a hardy shrub that is often grown as an ornamental. This plant makes an attractive flowering hedgerow that requires little maintenance. The dark red cherries are tart and desirable for baking, wine-making, and canning. This shrub is popular with wildlife.

Ninebark Quick Facts

Mongolian Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: small pink to purple berry like follicles
Flowers: small white clusters
Flowers: clusters of white flowers
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




Other Names: dwarf cherry, european dwarf cherry, steppe cherry