Nanking Bush Cherry – Prunus tomentosa 240 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 240 Nanking Bush Cherry seeds. Prunus tomentosa is a fast-growing, extremely cold-hardy shrub prized for its beautiful spring blossoms and abundant early summer harvest.

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

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 create a productive edible hedge or windbreak. Attractive reddish-brown exfoliating bark and yellow fall foliage provide multi-season beauty.

You will receive:
✔️ 240 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.