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Manchurian Apricot vs Mongolian Cherry

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

Prunus fruticosa

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Manchurian Apricot
Mongolian 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.

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.

Manchurian Apricot Quick Facts

Mongolian Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 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
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Flowers: white to light pink
Flowers: clusters of white flowers
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium




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