Nanking White Sweet Cherry Live Plant – 20–24 Inches – Prunus tomentosa

The Nanking White Sweet Cherry is a hardy, deciduous fruiting shrub valued for its white spring flowers and edible cherries. The seller identifies this plant as Prunus and as a Nanking Cherry; the accepted scientific name for Nanking Cherry is Prunus tomentosa.

This listing includes 1 starter plant grown in a 1-gallon pot and approximately 20–24 inches tall. It prefers full sun, medium watering, and neutral soil. The seller describes it as cold-hardy and suitable for Zones 2–7 in the title, while the detailed description specifies Zones 3–7.

This Nanking Cherry is not self-fertile according to the seller and requires another Nanking Cherry variety for pollination and fruit production. White flowers appear in spring, followed by edible fruit.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Nanking White Sweet Cherry starter plant
• Scientific name: Prunus tomentosa
• Approx. 20–24 inches tall at time of shipping
• Grown in a 1-gallon pot
• White spring flowers with edible cherry fruit
• Full-sun outdoor plant
• Medium watering and neutral soil preference
• Medium growth rate
• Seller-listed hardy range: Zones 2–7 in title; Zones 3–7 in description
• Not self-fertile; requires another Nanking Cherry variety for pollination
• Suitable for fruit gardens, patios, and outdoor landscapes

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live rooted Nanking Cherry plant
• 1-gallon growing pot
• Growing medium

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Nanking White Sweet Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus tomentosa
Plant Type: Live fruiting shrub/plant
Life Cycle: Perennial, deciduous
Flower/Fruit Color: White flowers; cherry fruit
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Neutral pH
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: Seller lists Zones 2–7 in title and Zones 3–7 in description

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for this Nanking Cherry?
The seller lists Zones 2–7 in the title and Zones 3–7 in the detailed description. The more specific description should be considered when evaluating suitability.

2. Does Nanking White Sweet Cherry need full sun?
Yes. The seller specifies full sun for this outdoor fruiting plant.

3. How much water does this cherry plant need?
The seller lists medium watering requirements. Actual watering needs can vary with weather, soil, season, and container conditions.

4. What is the growth habit of Nanking Cherry?
Nanking Cherry is a deciduous, moderately growing fruiting shrub with spring flowers and edible fruit. USDA NRCS also describes Prunus tomentosa as a winter-hardy, moderately fast-growing shrub.

5. Can this Nanking Cherry be grown in a container?
The plant is supplied in a 1-gallon pot and can be maintained as a container starter. For long-term growth, container size and growing conditions should be appropriate for the developing plant.