Nanking Cherry in Spring Bloom

Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa)

I talked about the virtues of Nanking Cherry, or Prunus tomentosa  in June, 2010 back at this post.  Here's what they look like in spring bloom.  The blooms don't last long - barely a week, but while they do, they put on a pretty good show.  The warm weather coaxed them out earlier than usual this year, and the recent low temperatures don't seem to have hurt them, but I won't know for sure until fruiting later in early summer.

Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa)

Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa)

UPDATE:  April 6th - I forgot to mention that there are two or three specimens in the holding area that will be available for the plant sale, plus I potted up three more to bring this year.