Mustang Cherry Plum vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Mustang Cherry Plum vs Red Sunset Maple

Prunus x Jefchum

Acer rubrum Sunset

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Mustang Cherry Plum
Red Sunset 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.

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 Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red/orange
Fruit size: 1 inch in diameter
Flavor: sweet with red strong cherry taste
Flowers: small red clusters
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none