Nanking cherry

Prunus tomentosa, a species of Prunus

Also known as Chinese bush cherry, Downy cherry, Korean cherry ·

About Nanking cherry (Prunus tomentosa)

  • Showy flowers
  • Ornamental fruit
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Attracts birds
  • Edible
  • Drought tolerant

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Tree
  • Shrub
Foliage
  • Green
  • Deciduous
  • Medium texture
Flower colour
  • White
Fruit colour
  • Red
Autumn colour
  • Orange
  • Red
Mature height
1–2 m
Flowering season

Flowers from April to May.

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Full sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Soil pH
5.7–7.2 · Acidic, Neutral
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -46°C · USDA Zone 2
Native range
Russian Far East, China

Where to buy Nanking cherry (Prunus tomentosa)

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