1 Live Plant Joel Bush Cherry 10 Inch Tall 1 Year Old
Joel Bush Cherry is a compact hybrid flowering and fruiting shrub that produces small, bright red cherries in summer. It is prized both as an ornamental flowering plant and for its edible fruit, offering multi-season interest with spring blossoms and colorful fall foliage.
The small, tart cherries are well suited for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and pies, while the shrub itself works beautifully in borders, hedgerows, or as a standalone specimen. It grows with a naturally bushy, upright habit and responds well to occasional pruning. This plant is a cross between Prunus japonica and Prunus jacquemontii, combining the ornamental charm of the former with the hardiness of the latter.
Species: Prunus japonica × Prunus jacquemontii
Type: Deciduous flowering and fruiting shrub
Plant_Habit: Compact, bushy, upright
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Days_to_Harvest: Fruit ripens in early to mid summer
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Not applicable
Spacing: 5-8 feet apart
Notes: Self-fertile; benefits from annual pruning and consistent moisture during fruiting