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Nanking Cherry
Prunus tomentosa
Nanking Cherry
In stock · from $35.99
Dense, twiggy deciduous medium shrub. Pink buds open to white, fragrant, flowers in mid spring. Harvest an abundance of flavorful, tart cherry-like fruit edible fruit in early summer that can be used for pies, jams or jellies. Birds love the fruit as well.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-14.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Nanking Cherry get?
About 10-12' tall and 10-12' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Nanking Cherry need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Nanking Cherry need?
Moderate water use.
Will Nanking Cherry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Nanking Cherry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $35.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Nanking Cherry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.