Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) Plant / Hybrid Bush Cherry (Prunus fruticosa x Prunus cerasus) Seeds
Hybrid Bush Cherry (Prunus fruticosa x Prunus cerasus) : Great flavor and productivity on a shrubby plant that tops out around 8’ tall. Because they are already a hybrid and who knows what might have pollanized them results may vary widely, but should be interesting! Seed Packet contain 1 Tablespoon of seeds, 50+ seeds. Fresh seed, never dried. Treated with fungicide to reduce the chance of mold.
Nanking cherry is a hardy shrub growing to 6-8’ tall and wide (although you can keep them smaller with pruning). The fruit is bright red and tastes very much like a pie cherry. Resistant to many pests and diseases (although not immune to brown rot). The flowers and foliage are quite ornamental. Needs cross pollination, plant 2 or more. Seedling Plant 3”-6” tall.
