Click here for Bush Cherry Care Guide Prunus tomentosa (Gabe) Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship Bush Cherry to CA. Gabe is the sweetest of all Nanking cherries. It’s a hardy bush variety, producing above-average-sized fruit for its type. Best grown in full sun, it can be used as a foundation plant or a fruitful hedge. It can also be grown in a container. Note that it is not always self-fertile, so planting two is recommended to ensure fruit set. Hardiness: Tolerates a variety of conditions but thrives in full sun. Height: 4' - 8' Spacing: 6' circle Zones: 3-7 Fruit: Best Nanking strain for fresh eating, with three distinct stock plants—Gabe #1, Ian #2, and Jules #3. For cross-pollination, plant a red Nanking or a different white Nanking alongside. Drought Tolerance: Good Heat Tolerance: Good (Ian White Nanking tolerates 100°F+ heat in Texas) Cold Hardiness: Hardy in zones 3-7 Landscape Effect: Japanese plums bloom later but overlap with Nanking cherry Soil Type: Adaptable Watering Needs: Avoid wet soils Sun Tolerance: Good Shade Tolerance: Good No Spray: Very Good Deer Resistance: Fair Thorns: None Pest Resistance: Very Good Disease Resistance: Very Good Salt Tolerance: Poor Fresh for Kids: Good Self-fertile: No
