Nanking Red Cherry Bush – Dormant Rooted Plant | Prunus tomentosa | Zones 2–7

About This Plant

Nanking Red Cherry is a cold-hardy fruiting deciduous shrub (Prunus tomentosa) known for fragrant spring blossoms, reddish-brown bark, and tart red cherries. This dormant rooted plant grows to a mature height of approximately 6–10 feet with a medium growth rate (about 13–24 inches per year). It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, and is wildlife friendly with fragrant flowers and edible fruit suitable for fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, juice, freezing, and canning. Requires cross-pollination for best fruiting and approximately 600 chill hours below 45°F. Zone 2–7.

What You Will Receive

✔️ 1 dormant rooted Nanking Cherry plant
✔️ Healthy rooted shrub from fruiting stock
✔️ Cold hardy edible fruit variety
✔️ Carefully packaged bare root plant
✔️ Pesticide-free grown plant material

Growing Information

Common Name: Nanking Red Cherry
Botanical Name: Prunus tomentosa
Plant Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Dormant rooted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining average garden soil
Watering: Moderate during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Medium; approximately 13–24 inches annually
Fruit Flavor: Tart and tangy red cherries
Bloom Season: Spring
Special Features: Fragrant flowers, wildlife friendly, cold hardy to -40°F
Pollination: Requires another compatible Nanking or related variety for best fruiting
Chill Hours Required: Approximately 600 hours below 45°F
USDA Zones: 2–7

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun with good air circulation for best flowering and fruit production. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and protect roots during establishment.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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