Prunus tomentosa

nanking cherry

Family	Rosaceae
Plant Type	shrub
Zone	USDA: 2a - 7b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H3 Australia: 1
Care Level
Height	1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Spread	2 - 4.5 m (6.5 - 15 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to neutral

Description	Prunus tomentosa (nanking cherry) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early spring. This shrub is spreading in form and has medium green foliage that is medium textured. The bark is smooth in texture.
Typical Uses	Border, culinary and hedge.
Special Characteristics	This shrub attracts birds to your garden.