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Category: Ian Nanking White Bush Cherry

Ian Nanking White Bush Cherry

Name: Ian Nanking White Bush Cherry
SKU: 8663
Availability: InStock

4.5" Pot

$20.00

Categories: Cherry Trees for Sale, Cold Hardy Fruit Bushes, Fruit Bushes for USDA Zone 4, Fruit Bushes for USDA Zone 5, Fruit Bushes for USDA Zone 6, Fruit Bushes for USDA Zone 7, Ian Nanking White Bush Cherry, Shop for Fruit Bushes by USDA Zone, USDA Zone 8

Planting Instructions

Choose the location
- Pick a spot with full sun for best flowering and fruiting (at least 6 hours of direct sun daily).
- Soil should be well drained and not stay soggy after rain.
Prepare the planting hole
- Dig a hole just a bit wider and as deep as the pot your plant is in.
- Loosen the soil in the bottom and sides of the hole.
- If your soil is very poor or heavy, mix a small amount of compost into the backfill soil.
Remove the plant from the pot
- Water the plant in its pot before planting.
- Gently slide it out of the container, supporting the root ball.
- Lightly loosen any circling roots with your fingers so they will grow outward.
Set the plant
- Place the plant in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Make sure the shrub is upright and facing the way you like.
Backfill and firm
- Fill around the root ball with the loosened soil.
- Gently firm the soil with your hands to remove air pockets, but do not pack it hard.
Water well
- Water thoroughly after planting so the soil settles around the roots.
- Add a bit more soil if the root ball settles and becomes exposed.
Mulch
- Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (such as wood chips or shredded bark) around the plant in a circle.
- Keep mulch a couple of inches away from the main stems to prevent rot.
First-season care
- Keep the soil evenly moist (not waterlogged) while the plant gets established.
- Keep weeds and grass cleared from around the shrub so they do not compete for water and nutrients.

Description

Ian Nanking bush cherry is a cold hardy, fast growing shrub-type cherry that’s grown for its heavy spring bloom and reliable summer fruit. It stays more compact than a standard cherry tree, making it a good fit for hedgerows, wildlife rows, and smaller yards where you still want real fruit you can pick by the handful.

Once established, this plant can produce lots of small, bright red cherries with a tart-sweet flavor. The fruit is excellent for jams, syrups, juice, pies, and drying. Many people also snack on it fresh when fully ripe. It flowers early in spring and can start fruiting fairly young compared to many other fruiting shrubs.

Quick plant specs

Plant type: Fruiting shrub (Nanking cherry type)
USDA zones: Typically 2–7 (often succeeds into Zone 8 with the right site)
Sun: Full sun is best, tolerates light shade
Mature size: Commonly 6–10 ft tall and 6–10 ft wide (can be kept smaller with pruning)
Growth rate: Fast once rooted in, especially in full sun
Bloom time: Early spring
Harvest window: Late spring to early summer (often May–June depending on climate)
Pollination: Often sets fruit on its own, but planting two shrubs usually improves yield and fruit set
Soil: Adaptable, prefers well-drained soil, avoid consistently soggy spots

For best production, plant in a sunny location with decent drainage, water regularly the first season, then water during extended dry spells. Prune after fruiting or in late winter to manage height, remove crowded stems, and keep the shrub open so light reaches the interior.