Nanking Cherry Bush – Prunus tomentosa Live Rooted Plant | Red Fruiting Shrub | Zones 4–8 | Cold Hardy | Easy to Grow

Grow your own delicious fruit with this Nanking Cherry Bush (Prunus tomentosa), a healthy live rooted plant propagated from a fruiting shrub. This hardy, fast-growing bush produces fragrant white spring blossoms followed by bright red tart-to-sweet cherries that are perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, juice, and preserves. Ideal for edible landscapes, hedgerows, wildlife gardens, and windbreaks, the Nanking Cherry thrives in colder climates and rewards gardeners with abundant harvests within just a few years. Naturally grown without pesticides, this rooted starter is carefully packaged for safe delivery.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Nanking Cherry rooted plant
✔️ Healthy, rooted starter from a fruiting bush
✔️ Shipped bare root for safe transit
✔️ Naturally grown without pesticides
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Nanking Cherry
Botanical Name: Prunus tomentosa
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours preferred)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing
Mature Height: 5–6 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes, when young; best grown in the landscape as it matures

💡 Care Tip: Nanking Cherry requires approximately 800 chill hours (below 45°F) each winter for reliable fruit production. For the best harvests, plant alongside another compatible Nanking Cherry or bush cherry variety for cross-pollination. Prune lightly after fruiting to maintain shape and encourage healthy new growth.