Mongolian Cherry vs Diablo Ninebark - TreeTime.ca

Mongolian Cherry vs Diablo Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius Diablo

Prunus fruticosa

ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Diablo Ninebark
Mongolian Cherry

Diablo Ninebark is a small, low maintenance, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or color to any yard. This plant grows dark purple leaves in the spring and grows slightly faster than Common Ninebark. It features flaky red to brown bark, clusters of white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves. Diablo Ninebark can make a dense and colorful hedge, or it can be an attractive ornamental by itself.

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.

Diablo Ninebark Quick Facts

Mongolian Cherry Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $3.99 - SAVE UP TO 50%
Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow
Berries: red
Flowers: white
Flowers: clusters of white flowers
Bark: brown to red, exfoliating
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium




Other Names: eastern ninebark, purple ninebark
Other Names: dwarf cherry, european dwarf cherry, steppe cherry