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Cupid Cherry vs Mongolian CherryPrunus x kerrasis Cupid Prunus fruticosa ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON (new stock expected: fall of 2020) 
Cupid Cherry is a hardy deciduous hybrid shrub variety of Sour Cherry released in the Romance Series of dwarf sour cherries from the University of Saskatchewan in 2004. Cupid Cherry produces the largest fruit of all the sour cherries which is dark/red fruit and perfect for fresh eating but it tends to be a bit later than other varieties. 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. CUPID CHERRY QUICK FACTSMONGOLIAN CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2a
Height:
2.0 m (7 ft)
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
full sun
Light:
full sun
Fall colour:
orange
Berries:
very large dark red/black cherries
Fruit size:
6.5g
Brix (sugar content):
19
Flavor:
balanced - good for fresh eating
Harvest:
late August to early September
Flowers:
white
Flowers:
clusters of white flowers
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
low
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Other Names:
dwarf cherry, european dwarf cherry, steppe cherry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |