Description
Size (HxW): 8’ x 6’
Fruit Size: ½”
Planting Location: Sheltered
Zone 3
- Abundant pink blooms in early-mid May
- Textured green foliage turns yellow-orange in fall
- Sweet, tangy fruit is good for fresh eating, jelly & wine
- Requires a planting location with full sun
- Bird netting recommended
- Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil
- Prune in spring
- Fruit ripens in July; holds on shrub for 2-3 weeks, stores for 7-10 days in refrigerator
- Produces fruit within 2-3 years after planting
- Requires cross pollination from any nanking cherry or apricot
- Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
- Medium Growth Rate: 6-10”/year
