Sour Cherry vs Tango Weigela - TreeTime.ca

Sour Cherry vs Tango Weigela

Prunus cerasus

Weigela florida Tango

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(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

CUSTOM GROW

Sour Cherry
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Sour Cherry is cold-hardy and typically grows as a small tree. In late spring, it produces clusters of fragrant white blossoms that mature into bright red, tart fruit. Although the cherries can be eaten fresh, they are most commonly used in baking and preserves.

While not native to North America, Sour Cherry serves as a larval host plant for the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), a butterfly native to eastern North America.

Sour cherries are self-fertile; however, planting near additional cherry trees for cross-pollination can increase yields.

This Sour Cherry is produced from seed collected from an Evans Cherry and is not clonally reproduced.

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.

Sour Cherry Quick Facts

Tango Weigela Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: small pink/purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no