Pembina Plum vs Tango Weigela - TreeTime.ca

Pembina Plum vs Tango Weigela

Prunus nigra x salicina Pembina

Weigela florida Tango

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

CUSTOM GROW

Pembina Plum
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Pembina Plum is one of the best-tasting plums that can be planted on the prairies. It is semi-freestone with orange flesh that is soft, juicy, and sweet which contrasts with the thick, sour, dark red skin. The plums can grow up to 5 cm in diameter and are well-suited for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.

They typically ripen in mid to late August and should be picked as soon as they are ripe. If left too long, the fruit will fall off the tree.

Pembina Plum is a hybrid between Canada Plum and Japanese Plum. For fruit production, it needs to be planted with another variety for cross-pollination. Canada Plum and American Plum are considered universal pollinizers.

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.

Pembina Plum Quick Facts

Tango Weigela Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3a
Height: 4 m (14 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: white
Flowers: small pink/purple
Fruit: purple-red skin with yellow flesh
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no