Easy As Pie™ Bush Cherry (Prunus)
Shrub
- Small, but mighty fruit produces an abundance of juicy tart cherries!
- White flowers in spring & fiery fall foliage.
- Easy-care, doesn’t require any spraying or extra pruning.
- No pollinator is necessary to produce fruit.
- Zones 3-8, sun, up to 3-4.5’ tall x 3-4.5’ wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Bush cherry
Zone: 3-8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4.5' tall and 3-4.5’ wide
Flower color: White, pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Heat tolerant, fall color, edible garden, pollinator friendly, space savers
Uses: Edible garden, hedge, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Average water needs, water during droughts or dry periods. Do not allow to dry out during flower or fruit development.
Spacing: Minimum 4 ft apart
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in late winter or early spring, then again in mid-summer for best production.
Winterizing: Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base of the plants for insulation. Do not prune before winter.
Maintenance & pruning: Rarely needed and not recommended - blooms on old wood but if pruned after flowering, fruit will be removed. Harvest when fully red and juicy.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
My experience was great and I can’t wait to see our first harvest!
I bought and received 4 of these cherry bushes. They arrived very dry and distressed. They lookedThey all I immediately unpacked and put them in water. I added root stimulant to the to help them thrive. Two of the plants sprouted new leaves and branches. The others never revived. It has been more than 2 weeks.
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I was pleasantly surprised at how healthy and vibrant this little plant is. It was carefully packaged and after letting it rest a day, I planted it in its new home. It is loving life and growing quickly letting me know that it has established some roots prior to winter. I am looking forward to seeing how it does next year.
Best looking plant I've ever ordered on- line! Very happy will most likely order again
I am disappointed that the little cherry bush was not hardened off at all. I put mine on the north side of the house where it gets morning and evening sun only. I was surprised to see the leaves got scorched from this. No other nursery bought plant had the same problem.
The bush came and looks great! Got it planted and hoping it keeps doing well!
Healthy plants arrived in great condition
I just ordered this plant in early spring and so she's a new girl who won't show out much until spring 2026. But I decided to go ahead and do a review because I randomly found this website when looking for THIS specific plant, color me tickled to find a shrub that produces cherries! I was so pleased with the prices I ordered 4 shrubs! I absolutely loved the email communication getting an email after order, when order shipped, only delivery morning and upon delivery! The items were all packaged very well and plants were all healthy! I was so pleased I did a review on my Youtube channel to recommend you guys to my audience and plan to do another order here soon for a whole new bed I want to do now just because your plants are so affordable!!
The plant arrived quickly and was in very good condition. These are quite tiny at this point, so there's no way to know if the plant is a worthwhile purchase until it matures for several more years.
The bushes were very healthy when they arrived. I planted them the same day and they have put on growth. I only gave it 4 stars because I want to see if it survives our harsh, cold winters.
Flowered beautifully its first year and now in its second year it’s about 3’ tall and covered in little cherries! So cute.
Cherry bush small on arrival but now three weeks later it's filling out nicely and is very healthy. Can't wait to get cherries next year.
Amazing. Excellent condition. Arrived fast, safely and healthy. Highly recommend Great Garden.
Was a little worried, Got to sticks with roots. Didn't have to wait long before they started to take off with growth. Didn't expect cherries this year, just growth. I put them in a container pot for now, but might transplant in ground.
How much fruit approx does a mature bush produce? How man yrs to mature size from your supply? Thx you!
How much fruit Easy As Pie™ Bush Cherry produces depends on the age of the shrub and the growing conditions it receives. Shrubs typically take 3-5 years to reach maturity.
Can they be planted in a large pot
Absolutely, this shrub can be grown in a container, as long as it drains well and is the correct size! We have an entire blog post dedicated to choosing the right size container for your plants, and you can check that out here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/what-size-pots-should-i-use-for-container-plantings/
When is the best time to plant this bush?
Fall is a great time for planting! The rule of thumb for fall planting is to get the plants in the ground at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost in your area. If you are not sure when your average first frost is, you can find out more in our gardening article here:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/
Do I have to have 2 for fruit?
No pollinator is necessary for Easy As Pie™ Bush Cherry to produce fruit.
Are these cherry plants self pollinating?
Easy As Pie™ Bush Cherry does not require a pollinator to produce fruit.