Description

JAN BUSH CHERRY

Prunus japonica x jaquemonti

Mature height is four feet high and wide. Ripening of the fruits are mid August to early September. Fruits are firm and good quality for fresh or process. Yields are the same as Joy, eight to ten pounds per plant.

Size is same as other tart cherries. The plant is adaptable to mechanical harvesting methods. Cross pollination with the Joy cultivar will enhance yields and size of the fruits.

Care Info

Plant Type:A fruit producing bush, growing to 4 to 5 feet at maturity. The species of the plant are considered plums but the two combined species hybridized produce tart cherry flavored fruits
pH Requirements:5.0 - 7.0
Soil Type:Sandy, sandy loam, clay loam
Light Requirements:Full to filtered sun
Plant Rows Spacing:2 - 3 feet
Plant Aisle Spacing:6+ feet
Mulching:Beneficial, but not necessary
USDA Zones:4 - 8
Scientific Name:Prunus japonica x jaquemonti

Grow Guide

PLANT USES: Bush cherries are the only cherries ripe In August to October in North America. They can be planted as a landscape plant, patio plant in a pot or for commercial production of late summer to autumn fruits. The fruits can be used as anyone uses tart cherries.
WATER REQUIREMENTS: The first year of establishment apply water every 7 to 10 days when the soil is dry. After the plant is established very little water is needed.
FERTILIZER REQUIREMENTS: Medium rate, non acid.

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