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Cherry, Nanking Red

Prunus tomentosa

Priced by size: $24.99 – $46.99

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Size (HxW): 6-8’ x 6-8’

Growth Habit: Rounded, wide branching

Fruit Size: 1-2cm

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 2b

 

 

 

  • Juicy, bright red fruit is good for fresh eating & preserves
  • Abundant white over pink blooms in early-mid May
  • Textured green foliage turns yellow-orange in fall
  • 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: 5-9”/year
  • Available in shrub & treeform

  • Butterfly

    Attracts Pollinators

  • Birds

    Attracts Birds

  • Bloomer

    Big Bloomer

  • Fall

    Fall Color

  • Full Sun

    Tolerates Full Sun

  • soil

    Soil Tolerant

  • cold

    Cold Tolerant

  • drought

    Drought Tolerant

Plant Care:

● Bird netting recommended ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Prune in spring

Description

Size (HxW): 6-8’ x 6-8’

Growth Habit: Rounded, wide branching

Fruit Size: 1-2cm

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 2b

 

 

 

  • Juicy, bright red fruit is good for fresh eating & preserves
  • Abundant white over pink blooms in early-mid May
  • Textured green foliage turns yellow-orange in fall
  • 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: 5-9”/year
  • Available in shrub & treeform

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm