Nanking Bush Cherry – Prunus tomentosa 60 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 60 Nanking Bush Cherry seeds. Prunus tomentosa is a fast-growing, cold-hardy shrub prized for its beautiful spring blossoms and abundant early summer fruit.

In mid-spring, soft pink buds open into fragrant white flowers that cover the branches, creating a stunning display. By early summer, the plant produces plentiful 1/2-inch dark red, tart cherry-like fruits. The fruit is delicious fresh and perfect for pies, jellies, juice, and wine. Birds also relish the harvest, making it ideal 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 create an edible hedge or windbreak. Attractive reddish-brown exfoliating bark and yellow fall foliage provide multi-season interest.

You will receive:
✔️ 60 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.