Cultural requirements for the Mongolian cherry are similar to that of the Nanking cherry, with one exception, Mongolians need a larger row spacing because of their suckering habit. Plant them at least 2.5 m apart. It is a valuable plant for pollinating a wide range of Prunus species such as plums. Sandcherries can be used as pollinators for late blooming plums such as Brookred and Pembina, and in turn the plums will pollinate the sandcherry. Sandcherries are hardy and very productive.
Selections are pleasant to eat out of hand, as well as being good for jam and canning.
Named selections of sandcherries include Mando, Manmoor and Brooks. The user of this information agrees to the terms and conditions in the copyright and disclaimer . Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of Alberta. All rights reserved.