Denanka Nanking Cherry
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Prunus tomentosa - Denanka
Due to import restrictions Bush Cherry can not be shipped to California.
‘Denanka’ is a Nanking cherry selection from the Czech Republic, prized for its cold hardiness, productivity, and flavorful fruit. This hardy, multi-stemmed shrub is covered in delicate white blossoms in early spring, followed by abundant bright red cherries in early summer.
The fruit is small but plentiful, with a sweet-tart flavor excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and juice. ‘Denanka’ is extremely hardy and well-suited to colder climates. It also makes an attractive edible hedge or wildlife-friendly planting. Denanka has some Prunus besseyi species crossed into Prunus tomentosa, which it exhibits mostly.
- Spacing: 6'–8' circle
- Hardiness Zones: 3–7
- Pollination: Benefits from planting another Nanking cherry for heavier yields
Plant Characteristics
- Pest Resistance: Very Good
- Disease Resistance: Very Good
- Drought Tolerance: Good
- Heat Tolerance: Good
- Humidity Tolerance: Good
- Sun Tolerance: Excellent
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
- Shade Tolerance: Fair
- No Spray: Very Good
- Salt Tolerance: Fair
- Fresh for Kids: Very Good
- Deer Resistance: Fair
- Thorns: No
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Soil Type: Adaptable
- Edible Type: Fruit
- Self-Fertile: Partially (improved with cross-pollination)
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.