Description
Grow your own Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa), a hardy, fast-growing deciduous shrub that produces bright red, tart-sweet cherries perfect for fresh eating, jams, and baking. Known by many names—Manchu Cherry, Downy Cherry, Mountain Cherry, and Chinese Bush Cherry—this heirloom variety is drought-tolerant and cold-hardy, making it ideal for home gardens.
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Type: Fruit-bearing shrub
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Pollination: Self-fertile, open-pollinated
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Fruit: Small, juicy, tart-sweet red cherries
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Growth: Dense bush, 6–10 ft tall
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Zones: USDA 2–7
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Lifespan: Long-living perennial
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Uses: Fresh eating, preserves, wine
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