Edible Red Cherries
Produces small, bright red cherries with a sweet-tart flavor suitable for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and baking.
Nanking Cherry Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Nanking Cherry Seeds
Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa), also known as Manchu Cherry or Downy Cherry, is a hardy deciduous fruiting shrub native to Asia. It is admired for its beautiful white to pale pink spring blossoms, soft green foliage, and small, bright red edible cherries. The fruits have a sweet-tart flavor and can be enjoyed fresh or used in homemade jams, jellies, pies, and preserves. Nanking Cherry is a wonderful choice for edible gardens, backyard landscapes, hedges, and wildlife-friendly planting areas.
Manchu Cherry
Edible Red Fruits
Cold-Hardy Shrub
Spring Flowers
Key Features
Beautiful Spring Blossoms
Features attractive white to pale pink flowers that appear in early spring before or around the time new leaves develop.
Cold-Hardy Growth
A resilient deciduous shrub known for tolerating cold winter conditions and adapting to various garden environments.
Versatile Garden Plant
Suitable for edible landscapes, shrub borders, hedges, windbreaks, and wildlife-friendly backyard gardens.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Prunus tomentosa
Also known as Manchu Cherry
Produces small red edible cherries
White to pale pink spring flowers
Cold-hardy deciduous fruit shrub
Suitable for edible garden planting
Requires cold stratification
Benefits from cross-pollination
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Prunus tomentosa |
| Common Name | Nanking Cherry; Manchu Cherry; Downy Cherry |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Seed Type | Fruit-Bearing Shrub Seeds |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Fruiting Shrub |
| Native Range | China, Korea, and surrounding parts of Asia |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 3–7; performance depends on local climate and growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Fall or spring, depending on local climate and seed preparation |
| Seed Starting | Requires moist cold stratification before sowing |
| Cold Stratification | Approximately 90–100 days at 32–45°F |
| Germination Time | Variable; germination may be slow and irregular |
| Germination Temperature | Species-specific temperature requirements should be confirmed with the seed supplier |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade; full sun generally supports better fruit production |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained sandy, loamy, or moderately fertile soil |
| Watering | Maintain moderate soil moisture during establishment; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Flower Color | White to pale pink |
| Fruit Color | Bright red to dark red, depending on plant variation |
| Fruit Season | Early to midsummer, depending on climate |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 8–12 feet tall and wide under suitable growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–15 feet for individual shrubs; closer spacing may be used for hedges |
| Pollination | Cross-pollination is recommended; plant two or more compatible shrubs for fruit production |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Soak the Nanking Cherry seeds in water for approximately 24 hours if recommended by the supplier. Check that the seeds are suitable for planting and prepare them for cold stratification.
Soak the Nanking Cherry seeds in water for approximately 24 hours if recommended by the supplier. Check that the seeds are suitable for planting and prepare them for cold stratification.
Step 2: Cold Stratification
Place the seeds in a container with slightly moist sand, peat moss, or vermiculite. Refrigerate at approximately 32–45°F for 90–100 days, checking periodically to maintain moisture without waterlogging.
Place the seeds in a container with slightly moist sand, peat moss, or vermiculite. Refrigerate at approximately 32–45°F for 90–100 days, checking periodically to maintain moisture without waterlogging.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
After stratification, sow the prepared seeds in well-drained seed-starting soil or a suitable outdoor nursery bed. Follow supplier instructions for sowing depth and keep the growing medium appropriately moist.
After stratification, sow the prepared seeds in well-drained seed-starting soil or a suitable outdoor nursery bed. Follow supplier instructions for sowing depth and keep the growing medium appropriately moist.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Water
Place young plants in a sunny location with good air circulation. Provide consistent moisture during early growth while avoiding excessive watering and poorly drained soil.
Place young plants in a sunny location with good air circulation. Provide consistent moisture during early growth while avoiding excessive watering and poorly drained soil.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Transplant established seedlings into a suitable garden location with enough room for mature growth. Grow two or more compatible shrubs to encourage cross-pollination and better fruit production. Prune damaged or crowded branches when necessary.
Transplant established seedlings into a suitable garden location with enough room for mature growth. Grow two or more compatible shrubs to encourage cross-pollination and better fruit production. Prune damaged or crowded branches when necessary.
Grow Your Own Nanking Cherry Shrubs
Bring natural beauty and edible fruit to your garden with Nanking Cherry. Its delicate spring blossoms, attractive foliage, and bright red cherries make it a valuable addition to backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and shrub borders. With proper cold stratification, suitable sunlight, and well-drained soil, you can enjoy growing this versatile fruit-bearing shrub from seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about growing Nanking Cherry from seeds, cold stratification requirements, and fruit production.
How do you grow Nanking Cherry from seeds?
To grow Nanking Cherry from seeds, first prepare the seeds according to supplier instructions. They generally require approximately 90–100 days of moist cold stratification at 32–45°F. After this treatment, sow them in well-drained growing medium and maintain suitable moisture. Germination can be slow and irregular, so patience is important when growing this fruiting shrub from seed.
Do Nanking Cherry trees need two plants to produce fruit?
Yes. Nanking Cherry generally benefits from cross-pollination and is not reliably self-fertile. Planting two or more compatible shrubs near each other encourages pollination and improves fruit production. Bees and other pollinating insects help transfer pollen between flowers during the spring blooming season.
When do Nanking Cherry bushes produce fruit?
Nanking Cherry typically produces small red fruits in early to midsummer, often around June or July depending on the climate. The shrubs first develop white to pale pink spring blossoms, which are followed by edible cherries after successful pollination. Plants grown from seeds can vary in their time to maturity and fruit quality.