Black Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa x Prunus besseyi 'Nigra')

The Black Nanking Cherry is a Prunus hybrid in between a Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) and the Western Sandcherry (Prunus besseyi), a hybrid bush which grows similar to a the larger Nanking but with black fruit like the Sandcherry.   Both of the parents are very cold hardy and fast growing. They need a pollinator to set fruit, best planted with some regular Nanking nearby. 

Cold Hardiness Zone: 2
Mature Size: 6+ ft tall and wide