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Nanking Cherry

Prunus tomentosa

Nanking is a shrub cherry, ranging up to 6-10 feet tall, if left unpruned. It will expand by suckering to a large clump.

Leaves are dark green, and fuzzy on the back side. Bark -- dark redish colour. Some winter interest. Hardiness: Zone 2-3. Produces more fruit in full sun. Tolerates partial shade. Prefers middle weight soils --sandy loam to clay-loam.

Can be used as a hedge plant or foundation plant near the house.

I picked up 30 of these this spring. We will see how they do. May be for sale next spring.

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