Mustang Cherry Plum vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple - TreeTime.ca

Mustang Cherry Plum vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Prunus x Jefchum

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

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Mustang Cherry Plum
Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Mustang Cherry Plum is a cherry-plum hybrid. They are known for their fragrant white flowers in spring and sweet fruit in late August. Mustang Cherry Plums are about one inch in diameter and they have a strong cherry taste. This plant is small enough to fit in moderately sized yards.

Because of Mustang Cherry Plum's genetics and cold hardiness, it is popular for grafting and as a rootstock.

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

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple has stunning burgundy to purple foliage in every season. It is an attractive, ornamental shade tree. Bright yellow flowers form along the branches in early spring before the leaves,

It is relatively cold-hardy, but may need some protection to thrive in colder climates. With its large oval shape and dense foliage, the Prairie Splendor Norway Maple will make a great addition to your yard and provide shade once mature.

Mustang Cherry Plum Quick Facts

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3b
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Fruit size: 1 inch in diameter
Flavor: sweet with red strong cherry taste
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none