Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) Juglans cinerea Scientific Name: Juglans cinerea

Scientific Name: Juglans cinerea

Hardiness Zone: Zones 3-9

Butternut trees are fairly uncommon

providing an earlier harvest

and other wildlife

Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) Juglans cinerea Scientific Name: Juglans cinereaThe Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) is a medium, wide spreading shrub characterized by its glossy green foliage and beautiful spring blossoms. Native to northern China and Japan, this hardy shrub can reach heights and widths of 6 to 8 feet, making it an excellent choice for ornamental landscapes and edible gardens alike. It is exceptionally cold hardy. The Nanking Cherry produces semi sweet cherries that are typically larger when planted in full