10 Seeds Nanking Cherry Prunus tomentosa Hardy Fruit Bearing Shrub

Nanking Cherry is a cold-hardy deciduous shrub grown for its early spring white blossoms and bright red, small tart cherries. It works well in edible landscapes, hedgerows, and wildlife-friendly gardens and tolerates a range of conditions once established.
The fruits are small, tangy, and suitable for jams, jellies, pies, and fresh eating when fully ripe. This shrub flowers early, provides seasonal interest, and can be used as a fruiting hedge or specimen planting in mixed borders.
Species: Prunus tomentosa
Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, spreading shrub
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days_to_Harvest: 2-4 years from seed
Zones: 2-7
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow in moist medium and keep cool for several weeks before warming
Sowing: Surface sow or lightly cover; keep moist
Spacing: 6-10 feet apart
Notes: Fruit ripens in early to midsummer; plants may benefit from cross-pollination for heavier crops