Overview:
Categories: Fruit, Proven Performer, Wildlife Value
Image courtesy of Richard Webb, Bugwood.org
Winter hardy, medium shrub with edible fruit; below 8,000′ elev. Fast growing, but short lived and moderate drought tolerance.
Known for it’s showy white flowers and edible fruit, Nanking cherry can be planted on the leeward side of mulit-row plantings.
It is not recommended for planting in single-row windbreaks. Good wildlife species that has performed well in the Double El district area.
Features:
Scientfic Name: Prunus tomentosaNative: No
Growth Habit: Dense
Growth Rate: Rapid
Max. Height (ft): 8
Max Width/Spread (ft): 8
Life Span: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Excellent
Drought Resistance: Good
Elevation Range: 8000
Soil Conditions:
Wildlife Value: High
Wildlife Notes: Song and game birds
Seasonal Color:
Possible Insect Issues: Tent caterpillars, bark beetles
Possible Disease Issues: shot-hole leaf spot, black knot
Miscellany:
Ordering Information:
Our annual tree program is now closed to orders. It will re-open for orders in Winter of 2024-25.
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*Trees purchased through our programs cannot be resold, are intended for conservation efforts, and not for ornamental-only landscaping projects. We do not ship orders at this time. Other conditions may apply, dependent upon the program products you choose to purchase. For full details, visit our Tree Program, Shipping, Payment & Returns and Terms & Conditions pages for more information.
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