Nanking cherry vs pin cherry seeds
Nanking is usually grown as a fruiting bush, with cherries close along its branches. Pin cherry is a native tree with smaller red fruit on longer stalks.
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| Detail | Nanking Cherry | Pin Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit size | About 1/2 inch | About 1/6 to 1/3 inch |
| Fruit colour | Red | Bright red |
| Fruit placement | Close along the branches | Small clusters on individual stalks |
| Native background | Asian species | North American species native to Manitoba |
| Growth form | Usually managed as a bush | Small tree |
| Mature size | 6 to 12 ft, depending on pruning | 15 to 30 ft tall |
A closer look
Nanking Cherry
Nanking is mostly self sterile. A single bush can occasionally set fruit, but two or more generally produce a much better crop through cross pollination.
Pin Cherry
Pin cherries ripen in mid to late July around the nursery. The tree grows quickly on open ground and along forest edges, where its fruit is also taken by birds.