Amur Cherry vs Manchurian Apricot - TreeTime.ca

Amur Cherry vs Manchurian Apricot

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

Prunus maackii

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Manchurian Apricot
Amur Cherry

Manchurian Apricot is a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. It can be used in shelterbelts, hedges, or as an ornamental. Manchurian Apricot will also attract songbirds, rabbits, and other rodents if left uncontrolled.

This tree will produce fruit once it reaches maturity at between two and five years old. Other famous cultivars of Manchurian Apricot include Scout Apricot, Moongold, and many more.

Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips.

This hardy tree bears white flowers in the spring, black fruit held in clusters in the late summer, and pointy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

Manchurian Apricot Quick Facts

Amur Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange to yellow
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Berries: black fruit
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Flowers: white to light pink
Flowers: white, in spring
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Other Names: amur chokecherry