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Nanking Cherry Prunus tomentosa

Nanking Cherry Prunus tomentosa

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Category Details
Plant Type Deciduous
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial
Soil Condition Well Drained, Moist
Bloom Season Spring, Summer
Bloom Color White
Mature Height 6 - 10 ft
Growth Rate Medium-growing
Planting Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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Size Of Plants: Nanking Cherry - Bare Root - 5 Plants Per Order

SKU: CHE NA SD-5

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Buy Now: Enhance Your Garden with Resilient Nanking Cherry Shrubs!

Product Overview: Add beauty and productivity to your garden with Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa), a versatile fruiting shrub admired for its unique blend of sweet and tart cherry fruits. These grape-sized cherries are delightful in pies and jellies while also being a favorite for wildlife. With its natural resilience to harsh conditions, including snowless winters at -40°F, the Nanking Cherry is a low-maintenance choice for wildlife plantings, windbreaks, and diverse landscaping projects.

Key Features:

  • Cherry Fruits: Produces sweet-tart cherries, perfect for culinary treats like pies and jellies.
  • Wildlife Attraction: Provides food for birds and supports your local ecosystem.
  • Tough & Adaptable: Thrives in semi-arid climates and withstands harsh winters.

Plant Characteristics:

  • Height & Width: Reaches approximately 8 feet tall and wide.
  • Growth Form: Forms attractive hedges or windbreaks when planted 6 to 8 feet apart.
  • Fruit Size: Grape-sized cherries add a vibrant touch to summer gardens.

Care & Maintenance:

  • Soil Needs: Requires moderate watering; avoid high-salt or alkali soils.
  • Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in sunny locations for best fruit production.
  • Maintenance: Minimal care needed once established, making it ideal for easy gardening.

Ideal Uses for Nanking Cherry:

  • Wildlife Plantings: Draws and supports birds and pollinators.
  • Windbreaks: Creates natural, dense barriers for privacy and protection.
  • Culinary Delights: Harvest cherries for pies, jellies, and other homemade recipes.

Seasonal Beauty:

  • Spring Blossoms: Elegant blooms in spring provide visual charm and pollinator appeal.
  • Summer Fruits: Vibrant red cherries add seasonal beauty and practical benefits to your garden.

Order Your Nanking Cherry Shrubs Today! Discover the charm and utility of Nanking Cherry Shrubs from Greenwood Nursery, your trusted Online Nursery. Their resilience, seasonal appeal, and dual-purpose use for wildlife and cooking make them a standout choice for any landscape. Order now from our Online Plants Nursery to create a colorful, productive garden oasis!

Shipping Information:

  • Available Sizes: Bare root plants, 10 to 18 inches tall (5 plants per order).
  • Shipping Availability: Ships in spring and fall, ensuring optimal planting conditions.
  • Please Note: This plant does not ship into CA, CO, WA, AZ, OR  due to Department of Agriculture restrictions. 
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<td>Light Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun, Partial</td>
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<td>Bloom Season</td>
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<td>White</td>
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<td>Mature Height</td>
<td>6 - 10 ft</td>
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<td>Growth Rate</td>
<td>Medium-growing</td>
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