Species: Prunus tomentosa
(prue'nus to-men-toh'sah)

Manchu Cherry; Nanking Cherry
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub > 8 feet
8' - 9' (spread 15')
Deciduous
rounded
full sun; tolerates extreme cold and wind
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
3a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
full sun; tolerates extreme cold and wind
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Edible fruit native to China and Japan; plant in groups for best fruiting
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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