Cherry, Nanking Red Treeform

Prunus tomentosa

Priced by size:

Size (HxW): 7-8’ x 7-8’

Growth Habit: Rounded, wide branching

Fruit Size: 1.5-2 cm

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 another variety of Nanking Cherry

Plant pollinators within 200’ or less, closer is better

Medium Growth Rate: 5-9”/year

Available in treeform & shrub

Plant Care:

● Bird netting recommended ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Prune in spring ● Remove fresh growth on the trunk/base to maintain treeform; this can be done at any time

Description

Size (HxW): 7-8’ x 7-8’

Growth Habit: Rounded, wide branching

Fruit Size: 1.5-2 cm

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 another variety of Nanking Cherry
Plant pollinators within 200’ or less, closer is better
Medium Growth Rate: 5-9”/year
Available in treeform & shrub