Click for Bush Cherry Care Guide 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.
