September Ruby Apple vs Mongolian Cherry - TreeTime.ca

September Ruby Apple vs Mongolian Cherry

Malus x September Ruby

Prunus fruticosa

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September Ruby Apple
Mongolian Cherry

September Ruby is a very cold hardy tree developed for the Prairie Fruit Breeding Cooperative. It is a vigorous grower that is resistant to fire blight and is popular among orchards for its annual production. Its apples are very good for eating and cooking. This tree blooms in mid May for an attractive ornamental.

Note: We do not ship grafted apples to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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.

September Ruby Apple Quick Facts

Mongolian Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 2a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: range from white to pink
Flowers: clusters of white flowers
Fruit: medium sized apples with red skin, green ribbing, and light green flesh
Fruit: tart dark red cherry
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: pf36
Other Names: dwarf cherry, european dwarf cherry, steppe cherry