Cheropugy Nanking Cherry – Live Rooted Bush Cherry Plant | Sweet Tart Edible Fruit Shrub | Zones 4–8

Grow a productive cold-hardy fruit shrub with this Cheropugy Nanking Cherry rooted plant, a flavorful Prunus tomentosa variety prized for its sweet-tart scarlet cherries and ornamental spring blooms. This adaptable bush cherry produces fragrant white flowers in spring followed by glossy red fruit perfect for fresh eating, pies, jams, jellies, juice, and preserves. The dense branching habit makes it ideal for edible hedges, wildlife gardens, windbreaks, borders, and homestead landscapes. Naturally grown without pesticides, Cheropugy Nanking Cherry is vigorous, attractive, and well suited to colder climates with hot summers.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 rooted Cheropugy Nanking Cherry plant
✔️ Healthy live edible fruit shrub
✔️ Cold hardy bush cherry variety
✔️ Naturally grown pesticide-free plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe shipping

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Cheropugy Nanking Cherry
Botanical Name: Prunus tomentosa
Plant Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining average garden soil
Watering: Moderate during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 5–6 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 3–4 feet
Growth Habit: Dense upright shrub
Bloom Color: Fragrant white flowers
Fruit Color: Scarlet red
Fruit Flavor: Sweet-tart and tangy
Harvest Season: Mid to late summer
Pollination: Requires another compatible bush cherry or Nanking variety nearby
Chill Hours Required: Approximately 800 hours below 45°F
Special Features: Wildlife friendly, edible hedge, cold hardy
USDA Zones: 4–8

💡 Care Tip: Plant multiple compatible varieties nearby for improved fruit set and heavier harvests. Allow fruit to fully ripen on the bush for the sweetest flavor development.