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Megan Mathey
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EASY AS PIE™

Bush Cherry

Prunus x

'SMNPJL'

PPAF

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  • Space-saving edible
  • Fall color
  • Spring flowers
Description

They say life is just a bowl of cherries...and Easy As Pie bush cherry (Prunus ×) will give you bowls and bowls of fresh fruit every summer without any spraying or fussy pruning. This is an easy-going, easy-growing bush cherry that takes up just a fraction of the space as a cherry tree but produces abundant crops of very juicy, very tart cherries. It also has none of the disease issues that plague cherry trees, making it an easy choice for any sunny spot in a landscape or garden. Plant one as a standalone, as no pollinator is needed, or imagine an edible hedge with enough fruit for cooking, baking, and canning. White flowers in spring and vivid yellow and orange fall foliage keep it interesting all season long. 

USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3-4.5'
Width
3-4.5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White, Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Any average soil will do, provided it is well-drained.

Pruning

Rarely needed and no recommended - blooms on old wood but if pruned after flowering, fruit will be removed.

Uses

Specimen, hedge, borders, edible gardens.

Growing Tips

Harvest when fully red and juicy.

Features: Fall interest, New, Edible, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact

Filters: Botanical genus: Prunus, Common name: Bush Cherry, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Fall interest, New, Edible, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact

Filters: Botanical genus: Prunus, Common name: Bush Cherry, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Pink flowers, Green foliage