Prunus 'Nanking Cherry'
Discover the Nanking Cherry, a dense, deciduous shrub that brings beauty and bounty to your garden. Its downy leaves and stems provide a lovely backdrop for early spring flowers, which give way to edible ruby red fruits perfect for pies and jams. This shrub is a magnet for birds and boasts good drought tolerance once established. Thriving in moist, well-drained soil with full sun to part shade, it offers a medium growth rate, making it a delightful and productive addition to any landscape.
$24.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2850
/ 3331
#2850 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
SKU
27468
Who it's for
- Exceptional Cold Hardiness
- Stunning Spring Display
- Quick and Abundant Harvest
Who should skip it
- Mandatory Cross-Pollination
- High Pit-to-Flesh Ratio
- Shorter Productive Lifespan
Key Specs
SKU
27468
Genus
Prunus
Species
tomentosa
Variety
'Nanking Cherry'
Item Form
Bareroot
Hardiness Zones
2 - 7
Mature Height
10 Feet
Mature Width
10 Feet
Features
- Edible ruby red fruits for culinary use
- Attracts birds to your garden
- Beautiful early spring blooms
- Drought tolerant once established
- Ideal for pies, jams, and jellies
- Spreading growth habit
- Suitable for full sun to part shade
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the quality and reliability of the Nanking Cherry plants shipped by Wayside Gardens. Reviewers frequently note that the specimens arrive healthy and robust, establishing quickly in diverse garden settings. This successful transition translates directly into high reliability; customers report vigorous growth and successful fruit production soon after planting. The overall sentiment confirms this cherry variety offers excellent value, performing consistently as a hardy, productive addition to the landscape.
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