Nanking Cherry – Prunus tomentosa 240 Seeds | Hardy Fruiting Shrub | Fast Growing Cold Hardy | Edible Tart Cherries | Perfect for Hedgerows & Windbreaks

Establish a large, productive planting with these 240 Nanking Cherry Seeds (Prunus tomentosa). This fast-growing, hardy deciduous shrub produces fragrant spring blossoms followed by small, tart, cherry-like fruits in early summer.

In mid-spring, pink buds open into delicate near-white flowers, creating a beautiful ornamental display. By early summer, dark red fruits ripen and are excellent for fresh eating, pies, jams, jellies, juice, and wine. Birds eagerly enjoy the fruit, making this shrub ideal for wildlife plantings and bird-friendly landscapes.

Nanking Cherry grows into a rounded, upright shrub 6–10 feet tall and wide. Plant 4–5 feet apart to create a dense edible hedge or windbreak. Highly adaptable and extremely cold tolerant, it thrives in Zones 3–7 and tolerates wind and moderate drought.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 240 Nanking Cherry seeds
✔️ Hardy, fast-growing shrub variety
✔️ Edible tart fruit
✔️ Showy spring blossoms
✔️ 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 near white
Fruit: Dark red cherry-like drupe
Growth Rate: Fast
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds and provides shelter
Uses: Hedge, windbreak, border, specimen planting, bonsai

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Provide warm stratification for 30 days followed by cold stratification for 90 days at approximately 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1/2 inch deep. Proper warm and cold cycles are essential for successful germination.