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European Dwarf Cherry (Mongolian Cherry)

Prunus fruticosa

Deciduous Shrub

Height

3 - 4 (feet)

Spread

3 - 4 (feet)

Distinctions

Attractive shrub that bears small, edible, tart cherries; yellow fruit turns light red when ripe; small white flowers; can be used to create a low hedge.

Limitations

Spreads by suckers.

Hardiness

INT, SC, SE (Zone 2)

Origin

Europe to western and central Asia

European Dwarf Cherry (Mongolian Cherry)