Nanking Cherry

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Spruce up your landscape and tantalize your taste buds with the Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa)! This versatile shrub boasts a captivating display throughout the year. Spring awakens with a profusion of delicate pink or white blossoms, adding a touch of elegance to your garden. As summer unfolds, the vibrant green foliage provides a lush backdrop, and then comes the real treat: an abundance of bright red, edible cherries! These delightful fruits are bursting with a sweet-tart flavor, perfect for enjoying fresh off the bush, baking into delicious pies and jams, or attracting a symphony of birds to your backyard.

The Nanking Cherry isn't just about beauty and delicious treats; it's surprisingly low-maintenance too! This adaptable shrub thrives in various soil types and requires minimal fuss. Plus, its compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens or planting in containers. And let's not forget its winter hardiness – it can withstand even the harshest winters, adding a touch of life to your landscape all year round. So, if you seek a rewarding plant that offers stunning visuals, delightful fruits, and requires minimal effort, the Nanking Cherry is the perfect addition to your garden! These Plants are 12-20 inches tall, may be pruned to fit into 26 inch mailing tube.

Sunlight: Nanking Cherry thrives in full sun, receiving at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. This is crucial for optimal flowering and fruit production. However, it can tolerate some part shade, although fruiting may be less abundant.

Soil: Nanking Cherry adapts well to a wide range of soil types, but prefers a well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral pH (6.0-7.5). Avoid heavy wet-soggy clay soils that can lead to root rot.

Water: Consistent watering is essential during the growing season, especially during the first few years after planting. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Once established, it becomes more drought tolerant, but watering during dry periods can still be beneficial.

Climate: Nanking Cherry is known for its exceptional winter hardiness, thriving in USDA zones 3-7. It tolerates cold temperatures well and can withstand harsh winters.

Pollination: Nanking Cherry is not self-fruitful, so you need at least two plants within 100 feet of each other for successful fruit production. Planting multiple seedlings/cultivars that flower at the same time further enhances cross-pollination and fruit set.

Pruning: Minimal pruning is required, but you can prune in late winter or early spring to maintain size and shape, remove dead or diseased branches, and encourage new growth.

Fertilization: Nanking Cherry doesn't require heavy feeding, but a light application of a balanced fertilizer in early spring can encourage healthy growth and flowering.