Nanking Bush Cherry – Prunus tomentosa 120 Seeds | Edible Hardy Fast-Growing Shrub Showy Spring Flowers | Tart Red Fruit | Excellent for Hedge & Wildlife

Grow a productive and ornamental fruiting shrub with this pack of 120 Nanking Bush Cherry seeds. Prunus tomentosa is a fast-growing, extremely hardy shrub valued for its beautiful spring blossoms and abundant early summer harvest.

In mid-spring, soft pink buds open into fragrant white flowers that cover the branches in a stunning display. By early summer, plants produce plentiful 1/2-inch dark red, tart cherry-like fruits. The fruit is delicious fresh and ideal for pies, jellies, juice, and wine. Birds eagerly enjoy the fruit, making this shrub perfect for wildlife-friendly gardens.

This rounded, upright, densely twiggy shrub matures to 6–10 feet tall and wide. It can be planted individually, massed in borders, or spaced 4–5 feet apart to form an edible hedge or windbreak. Attractive reddish-brown exfoliating bark and yellow fall foliage add multi-season interest.

You will receive:
✔️ 120 Nanking Cherry seeds
✔️ Botanical variety: Prunus tomentosa
✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds
✔️ Labeled packaging with sowing instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Nanking Cherry, Chinese Bush Cherry
Botanical Name: Prunus tomentosa
Plant Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Best in loamy, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; adaptable
Watering: Low to moderate
Mature Height: 6–10 feet
Spread: 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–7
Drought Tolerance: Good; tolerates wind and dryness
Maintenance: Low
Container Friendly: Yes (with pruning)

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Stratify warm for 30 days, then cold for 90 days at about 40°F in a moist medium. Sow 1/2 inch deep in well-drained soil.