Hansen's Bush Cherry

Easy-To-Pick Shrub Variety

(14 customer reviews)

As handsome and hardy as fruiting shrubs come! The branches are covered with pure white flowers in May, absolutely loaded with purplish-black fruit in July. Grows 4-5 ft. tall and bears at an early age. For best yield, plant two or more. Zones 3-8.
Not available in AE AK GU HI OR PR.

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Zones: 2 - 8 (-50° F.)
Height: 4-5 ft
Spacing: 4-5 ft
Depth: same as in the nursery
Spread: 4-5 ft
Sun/Shade: full sun
Pollinator: Self-pollinating
Yield: 2-4 quarts
Color: White
Foliage: Silvery green to crimson in the fall
Blooms: May

Fruit: Purplish-black fruit
Comments: Fruit has a tart, tangy flavor. Grows well on sandy hills, rocky slopes, and lakeshores. Excellent wildlife plant. Drought tolerant. Also called 'Sandcherry'. RESTRICTED STATES, AE, AK, GU, HI, OR ,PR
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- Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Hansen's Secret
Reviewed By: Tyrone (Davenport, Iowa)
I was not at first impressed with the Hansen's Cherries. They were a little bitter at first. I let them ripen a bit more, and they were alright raw. Then, I pitted them, just with my thumb, very easy. I stuck them in the microwave enough to cook them, with a little sugar. Wow, they tasted like really sweet cherries after this. They are great with ice cream. From what I have seen, cooking with a little sugar makes a huge difference. I had cherries the second year after planting, and quite a few. Don't disregard this cherry because the unripe raw fruits are a bit bitter. The plant is hardy and from what I have seen even bugs stay away.

- Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Hansen's Bush Pie Cherry Tree
Reviewed By: Betty (Bismarck, North Dakota)
I noticed the review by somebody that disliked these. Of course they aren't real good to eat raw. But I made such wonderful Jelly last season with these. I am sure they make great pies also. Everybody wanted my Jelly, and some want to know where to order these. I see they are not available for order now, I hope that is available soon. We think they are wonderful and they are doing great. We planted two yrs ago and had a great crop off 2 bushes last summer. They are doing great! So I would recommend this to anybody. Thanks much!

- Thursday, April 14, 2011
Good plants
Reviewed By: Jon (Silverhill, AL)
I got these plants about 2 weeks ago and promptly planted them. 2 weeks later i have seen lots of leaf growth and am hopeful that by this time next year i will have flowers and fruit. Thanks!

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