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Nanking Bush Cherry

Nanking Bush Cherry

Sets Fruit its First Year

  (18 customer reviews)



Early and extra productive! Produces sweetly scented spring flowers and tremendous crops of tasty fruit. Bears up to 8 qts. of bright red cherries; ripens in July. Grows 6-8 ft. high; looks good in a hurry. For best yield, plant two or more. Zones 2-8.

Cherries are an excellent choice for home gardens. The incredibly juicy, bite-size treats begin to ripen to June- earlier than other tree fruits- and the fruit can be used in so many ways! Many varieties are self-pollinating, too, so you can pick a bountiful crop even if you have room for only one tree.

Not available in AE AK GU HI OR PR WA

This item ships only in the spring.
If our spring shipping season is closed, your order will be shipped the following spring.




Watch this video to learn How to Plant a Fruit Tree.
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Product Details
Zones: 2 - 8 (-50° F.)
Height: 6-8 ft
Spacing: 6-8 ft
Depth: same as in the nursery
Spread: 7 ft
Sun/Shade: full sun
Pollinator: Self-pollinating
Yield: 2-4 quarts
Color: White or pinkish
Foliage: Dark green
Blooms: May
Fruit: 1/2 inch, short-stemmed, red fruit
Comments: Thrives almost anywhere. Usually bears the first year. Tart, tangy flavor like that of sour cherries. Holds well on the plant 2 to 3 weeks after ripening. Attracts birds and other wildlife. Heavy crops. SOUR & BUSH CHERRIES WILL TOLERATE HEAVIER SOILS. CHERRIES DO NOT LIKE WET FEET. DO NOT SOAK TREES FOR OVER 24 HRS PRIOR TO PLANTING. IF FERTILIZING, ONLY USE A SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER.RESTRICTED STATES, AE, AK, GU, HI, OR, PR
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Nanking Bush Cherry Ships In The Spring
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI OR PR WA

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 -  Tuesday, May 17, 2011
great fruit
Reviewed By: StephenX (Manitowoc, Wisconsin)
I planted three bushes three years ago. Last year I had hundreds of cherries. This year there are literally thousands of blossoms. I look forward to a bumper crop. I love these cherries. They are small; but with a little patience one can eat them fresh, make wine and dry them. They are sweet, tart and very tasty. They take no care what-so-ever.

 -  Friday, December 31, 2010
Pretty Hedge
Reviewed By: Rita (Amesbury, MA)
When I bought these more than 5 years ago, I was hoping to have lots of cherries. I do get lots of cherries with these bushes and they taste good but they are too small to be bothered with so I let the birds have them. What impresses me about these bushes is the hardiness, beauty of the blooms in the spring and how quick they grow into a natural hedge. I have neglected them and several times large tree branches have fallen on them and they keep growing, blooming and fruiting. They make a wonderful edible hedge.

 -  Thursday, June 10, 2010
AMAZING !
Reviewed By: DAWN (WESTON, WV)
We are amazed at these little bushes. They are two years old, and loaded with sweet,tender, juicy cherries. We live in town,so these are perfect. They don't take up much space.


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Buying Options
Nanking Bush Cherry - 12-18 in.
08502 - 3 plants per offer
Price:Each - $10.99
Quantity:
Nanking Bush Cherry - 18-24 in.
08501 - 3 plants per offer
Price:Each - $16.99
Quantity:
Nanking Bush Cherry

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Nanking Bush Cherry
Sets Fruit its First Year

  (18 customer reviews)

Buying Options
Nanking Bush Cherry - 12-18 in.
08502 - 3 plants per offer
Price:Each - $10.99
Quantity:
Nanking Bush Cherry - 18-24 in.
08501 - 3 plants per offer
Price:Each - $16.99
Quantity:

Early and extra productive! Produces sweetly scented spring flowers and tremendous crops of tasty fruit. Bears up to 8 qts. of bright red cherries; ripens in July. Grows 6-8 ft. high; looks good in a hurry. For best yield, plant two or more. Zones 2-8.

Cherries are an excellent choice for home gardens. The incredibly juicy, bite-size treats begin to ripen to June- earlier than other tree fruits- and the fruit can be used in so many ways! Many varieties are self-pollinating, too, so you can pick a bountiful crop even if you have room for only one tree.

Not available in AE AK GU HI OR PR WA

This item ships only in the spring.
If our spring shipping season is closed, your order will be shipped the following spring.




Watch this video to learn How to Plant a Fruit Tree.
Browse all Gurney's How-to Gardening Videos


Product Details
Zones: 2 - 8 (-50° F.)
Height: 6-8 ft
Spacing: 6-8 ft
Depth: same as in the nursery
Spread: 7 ft
Sun/Shade: full sun
Pollinator: Self-pollinating
Yield: 2-4 quarts
Color: White or pinkish
Foliage: Dark green
Blooms: May
Fruit: 1/2 inch, short-stemmed, red fruit
Comments: Thrives almost anywhere. Usually bears the first year. Tart, tangy flavor like that of sour cherries. Holds well on the plant 2 to 3 weeks after ripening. Attracts birds and other wildlife. Heavy crops. SOUR & BUSH CHERRIES WILL TOLERATE HEAVIER SOILS. CHERRIES DO NOT LIKE WET FEET. DO NOT SOAK TREES FOR OVER 24 HRS PRIOR TO PLANTING. IF FERTILIZING, ONLY USE A SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER.RESTRICTED STATES, AE, AK, GU, HI, OR, PR
Shipping: View Shipping Schedule
Nanking Bush Cherry Ships In The Spring
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI OR PR WA

Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers

Sort Reviews: Newest | Oldest | Highest Rating | Lowest Rating 

 -  Tuesday, May 17, 2011
great fruit
Reviewed By: StephenX (Manitowoc, Wisconsin)
I planted three bushes three years ago. Last year I had hundreds of cherries. This year there are literally thousands of blossoms. I look forward to a bumper crop. I love these cherries. They are small; but with a little patience one can eat them fresh, make wine and dry them. They are sweet, tart and very tasty. They take no care what-so-ever.

 -  Friday, December 31, 2010
Pretty Hedge
Reviewed By: Rita (Amesbury, MA)
When I bought these more than 5 years ago, I was hoping to have lots of cherries. I do get lots of cherries with these bushes and they taste good but they are too small to be bothered with so I let the birds have them. What impresses me about these bushes is the hardiness, beauty of the blooms in the spring and how quick they grow into a natural hedge. I have neglected them and several times large tree branches have fallen on them and they keep growing, blooming and fruiting. They make a wonderful edible hedge.

 -  Thursday, June 10, 2010
AMAZING !
Reviewed By: DAWN (WESTON, WV)
We are amazed at these little bushes. They are two years old, and loaded with sweet,tender, juicy cherries. We live in town,so these are perfect. They don't take up much space.


Read More Reviews


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