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Manchurian Apricot vs Mongolian CherryPrunus armeniaca var. mandshurica Prunus fruticosa SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
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. 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 FACTSMONGOLIAN 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
Fall colour:
orange to yellow
Flowers:
early bloom ranging from white to light pink
Flowers:
clusters of white flowers
Bark:
reddish to cinnamon brown
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
medium
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
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 |