Nanking Cherry – Prunus tomentosa 480 Seeds | Hardy Fruiting Shrub | Fast Growing Cold Hardy | Edible Tart Cherries | Ideal for Large Hedgerows

Establish a large, productive planting with these 480 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, soft pink buds open into clusters of near-white flowers, creating a stunning ornamental display. By early summer, dark red fruits ripen and are perfect for fresh eating, pies, jams, jellies, juice, and wine. The fruit is also highly attractive to birds, making this shrub an excellent choice for wildlife habitat plantings.

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. Extremely adaptable and 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:
✔️ 480 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.