Joy Bush Cherry

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Prunus jacquemontii x japonica – 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 Joy, a compact, easy-to-care-for fall-bearing bush cherry. At just 4' tall, its bloom and form resemble a flowering almond, making it both an ornamental and a fruiting plant. The sour cherry-like fruits ripen in late summer and are not bothered by birds.

Key Benefits

• Fruits in just one year after planting
• Highly resistant to powdery mildew and cherry worms
• Requires no spraying
• Very hardy (-31°F in Buckfield, ME)
• Low chill tolerant, making it suitable for Southern and Western climates
• Self-fertile, so no additional pollinator is needed

Planting & Care

• Spacing: 3-4' apart
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Sun: At least 6 hours per day
• Zones: 3-8

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Fair
• Humidity Tolerance: Good
• Sun Tolerance: Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• 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

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