Nanking Red Cherry Bush – Dormant Rooted Plant | Prunus tomentosa | Cold Hardy Fruit Shrub | Edible Tart Cherries | Zones 2–7

Grow your own cold-hardy fruiting shrub with this Nanking Red Cherry rooted plant, Prunus tomentosa. Known for its fragrant spring blossoms, attractive reddish-brown bark, and delicious tart red cherries, the Nanking Cherry is a favorite for edible landscapes, hedgerows, windbreaks, wildlife gardens, and homestead orchards. This adaptable shrub thrives in both cold winters and hot summers, making it an excellent choice for northern climates and challenging growing conditions. Dense branching creates a beautiful natural hedge while producing abundant fruit perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, juice, freezing, and canning.

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.