Dolgo Crab Apple vs Mongolian Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Dolgo Crab Apple vs Mongolian Cherry

Malus x Dolgo

Prunus fruticosa

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Dolgo Crab Apple
Mongolian Cherry

Dolgo Crab Apple is one of the hardiest species of crab apple.

This fruit tree accent tree combination is commonly used in urban landscapes.

Dolgo Crab Apple produces clusters of white flowers before its deep green foliage emerges. Its small apple-like fruit is great for jams and jellies.

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.

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Mongolian Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: white
Flowers: clusters of white flowers
Fruit: small apples
Fruit: tart dark red cherry
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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