Nanking Cherry, Manchu Cherry

Scientific Name
Prunus tomentosa
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

White or pink flowers in spring; fruit are edible red cherries (tart).

Culture

Full sun; moist, well drained soils best, but will tolerate some dryness.

Notes

Mice can be damaging to this species.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
15.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad rounded

Native Regions, Text

Asia

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Leaves of Nanking Cherry
picID
29428
Image
Leaves of Nanking Cherry
picID
29427
Image
Form of Nanking Cherry
picID
29426
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
365