Nanking Cherry Trees - 3 Small Plants

Nanking Cherry / Manchurian Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) 3-year-old plants • Approx. 2 ft tall • Currently budding out Description: Nanking Cherry (also known as Manchurian Cherry) is a hardy, fast-growing fruiting shrub valued for its early spring blooms and delicious small cherries. In early spring, plants are covered in beautiful pale pink to white flowers before the leaves fully emerge, making them highly ornamental. By early summer, the shrubs produce bright red, juicy cherries with a sweet-tart flavour—excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and preserves. Fruits are loved by both people and pollinators. This shrub is extremely cold-hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and well-suited for Canadian climates. It typically grows 6–10 ft tall and wide, forming a dense hedge or standalone bush. It is also naturally disease resistant, making it a reliable and low-maintenance choice for home gardeners. Key Features: • Very hardy (Zone 2–7) • Early flowering (great for pollinators) • Edible, tasty fruit • Fast-growing shrub • Disease resistant • Low maintenance once established • Great for hedging or edible landscaping • Height: 6–10 ft mature size ⸻ Planting Instructions (Outdoor): Location: • Full sun is best for maximum flowering and fruiting • Tolerates partial shade, but yield may decrease Soil: • Well-drained soil is essential • Tolerates poor soils, including sandy or slightly alkaline conditions Planting: 1. Choose a location with good air circulation 2. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and same depth 3. Place plant so the root crown is level with the soil surface 4. Backfill with native soil (no heavy amendments needed) 5. Water deeply after planting Spacing: • Space 4–6 ft apart for hedging • 6–8 ft apart for individual bushes Watering: • Water regularly during the first growing season • Once established, it becomes drought tolerant Mulching: • Instead of traditional mulch, allowing natural fall leaves to remain around the base is the best option. This mimics natural conditions, improves soil health, and helps retain moisture Pollination: • You need to plant at least 2 shrubs for proper cross-pollination and good fruit production Pruning: • Minimal pruning needed • Remove dead or crowded branches after fruiting Pick up in Ajax , Westney / Magill Please check out my other listings