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Prunus tomentosa

Nanking Cherry


Prunus tomentosa
Showy white flowers with a pink blush are produced in early spring before leaves appear. Tasty red 1/3″ fruits ripen June- July, make excellent jams and jellies or may be eaten fresh. Wildlife also love the fruit, a great conservation plant.
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies

Sun / Shade Ratio

Shade Tolerance

Sun Tolerance

Attributes

SHAPE
Broad, spreading
FOLIAGE
Soft green
FALL FOLIAGE
Dark green
MINIMUM HEIGHT
8
Feet
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
10
Feet
MINIMUM SPREAD
10
Feet
MAXIMUM SPREAD
15
Feet
HARDINESS ZONES
2, 3, 4, 5, 6