Click here for Bush Cherry Care Guide Prunus jacquemontii x japonica – Joel & 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 the Joel and Joy bush cherries. These compact 3-4' tall shrubs bloom profusely in spring and produce tart cherries in late summer to fall—perfect for cherry pies! Key Benefits Resistant to cherry worms, canker, mildews, and brown rot Very hardy, surviving -31°F in Buckfield, ME Low chill tolerant, making it suitable for Southern and Western climates Self-fertile, requiring no pollination partner Planting & Care Spacing: 3-4' circle Zones: 3-8 Plant Characteristics Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Very Good Drought Tolerance: Fair Heat Tolerance: Good Sun Tolerance: Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Good 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 This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.
