Nanking Cherry Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Nanking Cherry, sometimes called Prunus tomentosa, is a shrub with edible and eye-catching blooms. This plant's fruit is frequently used as jam, cake, and even a treat like jelly because of its refreshing blend of sweet and sour flavors. Nanking Cherry plants are also drought-resistant and adapt well to winter and even summer conditions. This plant's distinctive growth can reach 15 feet when given proper care.
Common Name |
Nanjing Cherry, Korean Cherry, Manchu Cherry, Downy Cherry, Shanghai Cherry, Ando Cherry, Mountain Cherry
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Prunus tomentosa
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Genus
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Prunus
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Family
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Rosaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Nanking Cherry Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Nanking Cherry.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Nanking Cherry needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Nanking Cherry needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Nanking Cherry Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Nanking Cherry to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Nanking Cherry prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Nanking Cherry Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Nanking Cherry. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Nanking Cherry plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Nanking Cherry Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Nanking Cherry plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Color |
Green
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Fruit & Berries
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Is Nanking Cherry toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Japanese Garden
Traditional Garden
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Nanking Cherry Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Nanking Cherry, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Nanking Cherry Native Region |
Find out where the Nanking Cherry plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
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