Nanking Cherry

Nanking Cherry is a fruiting cherry bush that produces edible cherry fruit for both wildlife and human consumption. The fruit is commonly used in pies and jellies and is a good choice for wildlife plantings and windbreaks. Nanking shrubs are moderate in longevity, having moderate water requirements, and a low salt & alkali tolerance.

Category: Fruiting Shrubs
Botanical name: Prunus tomentosa
Height: 8
Width: 8
Water requirements: Low
Sunlight: Full sun
Lowest hardiness zone for growth: 3
Shape: upright
Growth rate: Medium
Bloom time: May to June
Level of maintenance: Low
Potential diseases: https://extension.usu.edu/pests/research/backyard-cherry-pests