Joel Bush Cherry

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Prunus jacquemontii x japonica – Joel & Joy Bush Cherry

🚫 Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship cherries to CA.

After 25 years of dedication, fruit breeder Elwyn Meader of New Hampshire introduced the Joel and Joy bush cherries. These compact 3-4' tall shrubs bloom profusely in spring and produce tart cherries in late summer to fall—perfect for cherry pies!

Key Benefits

• Resistant to cherry worms, canker, mildews, and brown rot
• Very hardy, surviving -31°F in Buckfield, ME
• Low chill tolerant, making it suitable for Southern and Western climates
• Self-fertile, requiring no pollination partner

Planting & Care

• Spacing: 3-4' circle
• Zones: 3-8

Plant Characteristics

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

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