Prunus tomentosa

Nanking Cherry

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Deciduous shrub with edible red cherries and white-pink spring blooms. Hardy, cold-tolerant species native to East Asia.
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Plant Details

Common Name Nanking Cherry
Family Rosaceae
Genus Prunus
Species Tomentosa
Origin China
Blooming Spring flowering, summer fruiting
Leaf Color Dark green turning red in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates various pH levels but dislikes waterlogging

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Watering

Water regularly during establishment, drought tolerant once mature. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for best fruit production, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before blooming starts.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood or suckers.

Pest Control Aphid Borer Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 45000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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