Nanking Cherry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Nanking Cherry is a deciduous fruiting shrub known for its compact branching habit and seasonal production of small red cherries. The plant develops dense green foliage and produces pale spring blossoms before fruit formation under suitable growing conditions. It adapts well to cold climates and performs best in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Suitable for hedgerows, edible landscapes, windbreaks, and home garden planting.

Features

• Deciduous fruiting shrub plant
• Produces small red cherries
• Dense branching growth habit
• Suitable for hedgerows and edible landscapes
• Adapted to cold climate conditions
• Performs well in well-drained soil
• Suitable for home garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Prunus tomentosa
• Common Name (US): Nanking Cherry
• Seed Type / Variety: Hardy Fruiting Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 2-7
• Planting Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: September-November and February-April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days with cold stratification recommended
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 6-10 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 6-10 feet apart