{"product_id":"nanking-cherry-tree-seeds-prunus-tomentosa-dwarf-hardy-fruit-shrub","title":"Nanking Cherry Tree Seeds (Prunus tomentosa) Dwarf Hardy Fruit Shrub","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNanking Cherry Tree Seeds (Prunus tomentosa) Dwarf Hardy Fruit Shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePrunus tomentosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eNanking Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Bush Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong\u003ehardy deciduous fruiting shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e valued for its ornamental spring blossoms and tart edible cherries. Native to northern and western China, Mongolia, and parts of Russia, this tough shrub is widely grown in cold-climate gardens and edible landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNanking Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e produces a dense, rounded form typically reaching 6–10 feet tall, making it ideal for hedges, windbreaks, and small orchard plantings. In early spring, the plant is covered in abundant white to pale pink flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators and provide striking seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eFollowing flowering, small bright red cherries develop along the branches. These tart fruits are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants and are commonly used for jams, jellies, pies, and fresh eating in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eThis species is extremely cold hardy, tolerating harsh winter conditions and wide temperature swings. It prefers full sun for best fruit production and adapts well to a variety of soils, particularly well-drained sandy or slightly alkaline conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eNanking Cherry is widely used in edible landscapes, wildlife plantings, and low-maintenance hedgerows due to its reliability, productivity, and ornamental value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eGrowth: Hardy deciduous fruiting shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eClimate: Cold temperate regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e🌿 Why Grow Nanking Cherry?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003e• Cold hardy fruiting shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e• Produces edible tart cherries\u003cbr data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e• Beautiful early spring blossoms\u003cbr data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e• Excellent for hedges and windbreaks\u003cbr data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e• High antioxidant fruit\u003cbr data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e• Pollinator-friendly flowering plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e• Low maintenance landscape shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e• Great for edible gardens and homesteads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1934\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1934\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: 2–7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eNanking Cherry Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eScarify seeds by rubbing with rough grit sandpaper, and nick a few shallow places in the seed shell, being careful not to go deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSeeds need cold stratification to break dormancy. Place seeds in a zip lock bag filled with moist peat moss or vermiculite. Place inside the fridge for 100 days. Periodically check to ensure they stay slightly moist, but not overly wet. Using a spray bottle to mist when needed is the easiest way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePlant seeds appx. 1\/4\" deep, and keep the soil at 75 degrees F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e5) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eExpect germination within 2-4 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGerminación de la cereza de Nanking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) Escarifique las semillas frotando con papel de lija de grano grueso y haga unos cuantos cortes superficiales en la cáscara de la semilla, teniendo cuidado de no profundizar demasiado.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2) Remoje las semillas en agua durante 24 horas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3) Las semillas necesitan estratificación en frío para romper la latencia. Coloque las semillas en una bolsa con cierre hermético llena de turba húmeda o vermiculita. Colóquela en el refrigerador durante 100 días. Revísela periódicamente para asegurarse de que se mantengan ligeramente húmedas, pero no demasiado mojadas. La forma más fácil es usar una botella rociadora para rociar cuando sea necesario.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) Plante las semillas a aproximadamente 1\/4\" de profundidad y mantenga la tierra a 75 grados F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e5) Espere la germinación dentro de 2 a 4 semanas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"5 SEEDS","offer_id":54141950853404,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":54141950886172,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54141950918940,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/nanking12.jpg?v=1779634725","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/nanking-cherry-tree-seeds-prunus-tomentosa-dwarf-hardy-fruit-shrub","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}