Free Shipping on Orders Over $19.90 Germination Support U.S. Customer Support Dispatched Fast, Grown with Care

Shop seeds & grow with confidence.

Flower Seeds
Vegetable Seeds
Herb Seeds
Fruit & Tree Seeds
Flower Bulbs
Lawn & Grass
Seed Collections
Planting Guides
Best Sellers Shop Best Sellers
Nanking Cherry Seeds Best Seller

Nanking Cherry Seeds

Write a review
$5.98

Grow Nanking Cherry from seed as a long-term fruit, tree, or specialty garden project. Review the light, spacing, USDA zone, germination, mature height, and...

Pack Size Help me choose

In stock - Ships within 2 business days, ready to add to your cart

Shipping options and delivery estimates are confirmed at checkout.

Germination Support U.S. Customer Support Planting Guidance
SunFull Sun
HeightSee product details
Days to BloomSee product details
Sowing SeasonSpring
USDA Zones4A-8A
Germination Time30-120 Days

About Nanking Cherry Seeds

Grow your own Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa), a hardy, fast-growing deciduous shrub that produces bright red, tart-sweet cherries perfect for fresh eating, jams, and baking. Known by many names—Manchu Cherry, Downy Cherry, Mountain Cherry, and Chinese Bush Cherry—this heirloom variety is drought-tolerant and cold-hardy, making it ideal for home gardens.

  • Type: Fruit-bearing shrub

  • Pollination: Self-fertile, open-pollinated

  • Fruit: Small, juicy, tart-sweet red cherries

  • Growth: Dense bush, 6–10 ft tall

  • Zones: USDA 2–7

  • Lifespan: Long-living perennial

  • Uses: Fresh eating, preserves, wine

Great for
Cut Flowers Pollinator
Friendly Heat & Drought Tolerant

Why Gardeners Love It

✓ A long-term planting option for suitable garden climates

✓ Adds edible or ornamental value to the landscape

✓ Useful for gardeners growing beyond annual crops

✓ Can be started from seed with patience and care

✓ A rewarding project for experienced home growers

Planting Guide

Start Nanking Cherry seeds in a warm, well-drained seed starting mix and keep evenly moist. Germination commonly takes 30-120 days.

Transplant to a site with full sun and about 15-20 ft. spacing once plants are established and local conditions are suitable.

Mature plants may reach about 10-25 ft. and can take about 3-7 years to fruit. Best suited to USDA zones 4A-8A.

Shipping & Returns
Orders are packed with care when items are available. Shipping options, delivery estimates, rates and taxes are confirmed at checkout where applicable.
Germination Support
If seeds do not germinate under recommended conditions, contact us within 30 days with your order number and photos of your setup. We will review eligible claims and help with replacement guidance, store credit or next planting steps.
Germination SupportGuidance for strong, healthy growth.
U.S. SupportReal people, here to help you grow.
Secure CheckoutYour payment is safe and protected.
Shipping InfoShipping options are shown at checkout.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)

You May Also Like

Yacon Seeds

Yacon Seeds

$6.98
Yacon Plant Seeds

Yacon Plant Seeds

$6.98
Creeping Thyme Seeds Red Beautiful Ground Cover

Creeping Thyme Seeds Red Beautiful Ground Cover

$7.98
Creeping Thyme Seeds White Beautiful Ground Cover

Creeping Thyme Seeds White Beautiful Ground Cover

$7.98
Goumi Berry Seeds

Goumi Berry Seeds

$6.98

Free Planting Guide

Tips for sowing, growing and enjoying your next seed order.

Read the Guide
Your shopping cart is empty!
Continue shopping
Processing time Orders are usually prepared in 1-3 business days when items are in stock.
Estimated delivery Most U.S. seed orders arrive in about 5-12 business days after dispatch.

Gardeners also choose

Top picks from current best sellers.

Yacon Seeds Yacon Seeds $6.98
Creeping Thyme Seeds Red Beautiful Ground Cover Creeping Thyme Seeds Red Beautiful Ground Cover $7.98
Creeping Thyme Seeds White Beautiful Ground Cover Creeping Thyme Seeds White Beautiful Ground Cover $7.98

Add $0.20 more for FREE shipping!

Discount codes

Add one or more codes before checkout.

Codes are sent to checkout together and are applied when eligible.

Subtotal $0.00
View cart