Ian Nanking White Cherry

Description

Requirements and Tolerances

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 3-6
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Regular, moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Plant Spacing: 8-10′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate

Physical Characteristics

Rootstock: Own Roots
Plant Size: 6-10′ tall, 6-10′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Yellow-orange
Fruit Size: 1-1.5″
Fruit Flavor: Sweet
Fruit Color and Appearance Bright red, round

Growth and Reproduction

Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 3-5
Lifespan: 20-30 years
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: June-July
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store for 1-2 weeks

Disease Resistance

Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to China
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Bacterial Canker: Moderately Susceptible
Brown Rot: Moderately Susceptible
Cherry Leaf Spot: Moderately Resistant
Powdery Mildew: Moderately Susceptible
Cherry Fruit Fly: Susceptible
Aphids: Moderately Susceptible