Nanking Cherry – Prunus tomentosa 10 Seeds | Hardy Fruiting Shrub | Fast Growing Edible Tart Cherries | Cold Hardy | Great for Hedge or Wildlife Garden

Grow a beautiful and productive shrub with these 10 Nanking Cherry Seeds (Prunus tomentosa). This fast-growing, hardy deciduous shrub produces fragrant spring flowers followed by small, tart, cherry-like fruits in early summer.

Nanking Cherry is prized for its ornamental value and edible harvest. Pink buds open to near-white blossoms in mid-spring, creating a stunning floral display. By early summer, dark red fruits ripen—perfect for fresh eating, pies, jams, and jellies. Birds also love the fruit, making this an excellent wildlife-friendly addition.

This adaptable shrub works well in borders, mass plantings, windbreaks, edible hedges (plant 4–5 feet apart), or even bonsai. It thrives in colder climates and is an excellent choice for Zones 3–7.

You will receive seeds similar in quality and quantity to those shown in listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 Nanking Cherry seeds
✔️ Hardy, fast-growing shrub variety
✔️ Edible tart fruit
✔️ Ornamental spring blooms
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Nanking Cherry / Bush Cherry
Botanical Name: Prunus tomentosa
Plant Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Loamy, well-drained, slightly acidic preferred
Watering: Low to moderate
Mature Height: 6–10 feet
Spread: 6–10 feet
Hardiness Zones: 3–7
Bloom Time: Spring
Bloom Color: Pink buds opening to white
Fruit: Dark red cherry-like drupe
Growth Rate: Fast
Wildlife Value: Excellent for birds and shelter

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Provide warm stratification for 30 days followed by cold stratification for 90 days at about 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1/2 inch deep. Patience is required for proper germination.