Mustang Cherry Plum vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Mustang Cherry Plum vs Red Sunset Maple

Acer rubrum Sunset

Prunus x Jefchum

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Red Sunset Maple
Mustang Cherry Plum

Red Sunset Maple is named for its stunning orange and red leaves in the fall. It is a fast growing cultivar of the Red Maple that is native to Eastern North America. The winter stems and spring flowers are also tinged with red color, making this tree attractive year round.

The Red Sunset Maple is salt sensitive and prefers moist soil with slightly acidic conditions.

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.

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Mustang Cherry Plum Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: small red clusters
Fruit size: 1 inch in diameter
Flavor: sweet with red strong cherry taste
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no