Cherry Seeds – Nanking

Nanking Cherry Seeds grow into hardy, compact shrubs that are prized for their clusters of small, bright red cherries. This variety is valued for its ornamental appeal as well as its tart, flavorful harvest. Nanking cherries are widely used in preserves, juices, and fresh eating when fully ripe. The shrub also serves as a great landscape choice, providing spring blossoms, summer fruit, and natural hedging.

Specifications:

• Variety: Nanking Cherry

• Growth Habit: Deciduous shrub, multi-stemmed

• Height & Spread: Typically 6–10 feet tall, 6–8 feet wide

• Fruit Characteristics: Small, red, tart-sweet cherries

• Bloom Time: Early spring with white to pink blossoms

• Days to Maturity: 2–3 years to begin producing fruit after planting

• Germination Time: 21–30 days under proper conditions

• Growing Season: Cool to warm climates, late spring to summer harvest

• USDA Zones: Best suited for Zones 2–7

• Planting Months (Outdoors):

  • Zone 2–4: May to June

  • Zone 5–6: April to May

  • Zone 7: March to April

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Preference: Well-drained loamy soil, pH 6.0–7.5

• Watering: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some drought once established

• Spacing: 6–8 feet between shrubs