Cherry, Nanking

(prunus tomentosa)
Shrub

20 Year Height: 7 feet
Growth Rate: moderate
Growth Habit: upright, semi-spreading
Drought Resistance: good
Wildlife Value: fruit for songbirds, browse
Flowers: small pink
Disease: branch cankers
Other: prefers loamy soils, short-lived, excellent fruit for pies and jellies

Introduced species

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