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DNRC Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery
Nanking Cherry
Nanking Cherry
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*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)
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Prunus tomentosa
Native Range: Northern and western China (Tibet), Korea, Mongolia, possibly northern India
Natural Habitat: Forest margins, open slopes, valleys, ravines, hedgerows; commonly in well-drained, sandy–loam to loam soils across varied elevations up to 8,000 ft
Foliage / Flowers: Elliptical serrated dark-green leaves, fuzzy (tomentose) underside; fragrant pink-white flowers in early spring before leaf-out; followed by bright red tart-sweet drupes (~5–12 mm).
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best bloom and fruit with ≥6 hours of morning sun; tolerates some shade but reduced productivity
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast, around 6–12 inches per year under proper conditions
20-year Height: Typically 6–10 ft (1.8–3 m) tall and wide; multi-stemmed bush form
Elevation Range: Sea level to approximately 8,000 ft depending on region
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–7; can withstand as low as –40 °F
Native Range: Northern and western China (Tibet), Korea, Mongolia, possibly northern India
Natural Habitat: Forest margins, open slopes, valleys, ravines, hedgerows; commonly in well-drained, sandy–loam to loam soils across varied elevations up to 8,000 ft
Foliage / Flowers: Elliptical serrated dark-green leaves, fuzzy (tomentose) underside; fragrant pink-white flowers in early spring before leaf-out; followed by bright red tart-sweet drupes (~5–12 mm).
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best bloom and fruit with ≥6 hours of morning sun; tolerates some shade but reduced productivity
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast, around 6–12 inches per year under proper conditions
20-year Height: Typically 6–10 ft (1.8–3 m) tall and wide; multi-stemmed bush form
Elevation Range: Sea level to approximately 8,000 ft depending on region
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–7; can withstand as low as –40 °F
Fire Tolerance: Low fire tolerance; shrubs are easily top‑killed and do not tolerate heat or scorch well
Wind Tolerance: Good; commonly used in windbreaks and hedgerows
Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained loam or sandy–loam, slightly acidic to mildly alkaline soils (pH 5.0–8.0); tolerates range including calcareous and alkaline soils
Alkali / Saline Soil Tolerance: Moderate to good; thrives in mildly alkaline
Life Span: Moderate, typically 25–50 years; a few selections may live longer
Minimum Annual Precipitation: Performs well in 20–48 inches annually; drought-tolerant once established, but prefers consistent moisture early
Drought Tolerance: Good once established; young plants need regular watering
Windbreak Spacing: For hedges/shrub rows, space 6–10 ft apart; solitary planting allow ~12–15 ft
Potential Pests / Disease: Prone to aphids, spider mites, borers, tent caterpillars; fungal issues include branch cankers, black knot, shot-hole leaf spot, powdery mildew, gray mold
Deer Resistance: Moderate. Browsed occasionally by deer, rabbits, mice
Wildlife Value: High
- Fruits eaten by birds and small mammals
- Dense growth used for nesting and cover
