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Mayday Cherry vs Mongolian Cherry
Prunus padus
Prunus fruticosa
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW
Mayday Cherry is a small deciduous tree known for its early blooming and fragrant white flowers.
A favourite specimen tree on prairie homesteads, Mayday Cherry produces small black berries that are inedible to people but highly desirable to birds.
Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Mayday Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Mongolian Cherry is a hardy shrub that is often grown as an ornamental. This plant makes an attractive flowering hedgerow that requires little maintenance. The dark red cherries are tart and desirable for baking, wine-making, and canning. This shrub is popular with wildlife.
Mayday Cherry Quick Facts
Mongolian Cherry Quick Facts
Toxicity: seeds and leaves are toxic if ingested