Mongolian Cherry vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Mongolian Cherry vs Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

Prunus fruticosa

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Burning Bush
Mongolian Cherry

Burning Bush is a unique shrub whose leaves turn firey red in the fall. You can plant it in rows to make a hedge or on its own. Burning Bush requires little maintenance and thrives in just about any kind of soil, which makes it a good choice for inexperienced growers. Plant it in full sun to get its best fall color.

Note: Burning Bush is considered an invasive species in eastern North America. Please plant the right tree in the right place.

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.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Mongolian Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: any
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: fiery red
Berries: reddish purple
Flowers: yellow-green
Flowers: clusters of white flowers
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium




Other Names: winged burning bush, winged euonymus, winged spindle
Other Names: dwarf cherry, european dwarf cherry, steppe cherry