Woody Plants Database [http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu]

Species: Prunus tomentosa

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

Manchu Cherry; Nanking Cherry

Cultivar Information

* See specific cultivar notes on next page.

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet Height: 8' - 9' (spread 15') Leaves: Deciduous Shape: rounded Ornamental Other: full sun; tolerates extreme cold and wind

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun Hardy To Zone: 3a Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0) Environmental Other: full sun; tolerates extreme cold and wind

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Any

Other

Edible fruit native to China and Japan; plant in groups for best fruiting

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Moisture Tolerance

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

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2 Woody Plants Database [http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu] Cultivars for Prunus tomentosa

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Cultivar Name Notes

Leucocarpa 'Leucocarpa' - white fruits

Orient 'Orient' - large orange-red fruits

Pink Candles 'Pink Candles' - upright spreading form; deeply veined green foliage; pink flowers appear before foliage; small edible red cherries are excellent for jellies and preserves, also attracting birds; very hardy; grows to 5 - 10' tall x 10 - 20' wide

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Prunus tomentosa - Flowers

Prunus tomentosa - Flowers

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Prunus tomentosa - Leaves

Prunus tomentosa - Habit

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Prunus tomentosa - Habit

Prunus tomentosa - Habit

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Prunus tomentosa - Flowers

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