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Species: Prunus tomentosa

(prue'nus to-men-toh'sah)

Prunus tomentosa

Manchu Cherry; Nanking Cherry

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Leucocarpa', 'Orient', 'Pink Candles'

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

Moisture graphic
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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