Mongolian Cherry vs Tango Weigela - TreeTime.ca

Mongolian Cherry vs Tango Weigela

Prunus fruticosa

Weigela florida Tango

CUSTOM GROW

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Mongolian Cherry
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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.

Tango Weigela is one of the smallest weigelas. Its compact form makes it ideal for urban yards or areas with limited space. The red, funnel shaped flowers with yellow throats are eye catching and fragrant. Good for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings, you'll love this new addition to your yard.

Mongolian Cherry Quick Facts

Tango Weigela Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: clusters of white flowers
Flowers: small pink/purple
Fruit: tart dark red cherry
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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