Red Bush Cherry – Prunus Live Rooted Starter Plant | 4 Feet Mature Size | Tart Cherry Shrub | Zones 3–8 | Easy to Grow

Grow delicious homegrown cherries with this live Red Bush Cherry rooted starter plant. Choose from Jan, Joel, or Joy varieties, or let us select the healthiest plant available. This hardy fruiting shrub produces fragrant spring blossoms followed by bright red tart cherries that are perfect for fresh eating, pies, jams, jellies, juices, baking, freezing, and canning. Compact and easy to grow, Red Bush Cherry is an excellent choice for edible landscapes, backyard orchards, and home gardens. For the best fruit production, plant two different varieties for improved cross-pollination. You will receive a healthy rooted starter plant ready for planting.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Red Bush Cherry starter plant (Jan, Joel, or Joy variety)
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Shipped bare root (removed from nursery pot for shipping)
✔️ Ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Bush Cherry
Botanical Name: Prunus spp.
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 4 feet
Mature Spread: Approximately 4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 3–8
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil and provide consistent watering during the first growing season. While partially self-pollinating, planting two different varieties nearby will improve pollination and produce larger, more reliable harvests. These bushes require approximately 800 chill hours (temperatures below 45°F) for optimal fruit production.