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Prunus tomentosa (Cheropugy Nanking Red Bush Cherry)

Due to import regulations, we cannot ship cherries to California, Europe, or other restricted regions.

A red-fruiting selection from Vojtech Slavetinsky, a fruit enthusiast and collector from the Czech Republic. For successful pollination, pair with another Nanking Cherry variety, as two Cheropugy plants will not pollinate each other.

Growing Zones: 4-8
Spacing: 6-8' circle

Plant Characteristics

  • Pest Resistance: Very Good
  • Disease Resistance: Very Good
  • Drought Tolerance: Good
  • Heat Tolerance: Very Good
  • Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
  • Sun Tolerance: Very Good
  • Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
  • Shade Tolerance: Fair
  • No Spray: Excellent
  • Salt Tolerance: Poor
  • Fresh for Kids: Good
  • Deer Resistance: Poor
  • Thorns: No
  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Soil Type: Adaptable
  • Edible Type: Fruit
  • Self-Fertile: No

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.

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