Prunus Easy As Pie™ Bush Cherry

A member of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs, Easy As Pie™ Bush Cherry brings a burst of charm to any garden with its compact, deciduous form reaching just 3 to 4½ feet tall and wide. Ideal for edible landscapes, this bush cherry offers a seasonal display of delicate pink and white blossoms in spring, followed by mid-to-late summer cherries, and topped off with striking yellow and orange foliage in fall. Self-pollinating, this shrub produces plentiful, juicy cherries with a delightful tartness perfect for baking, canning, and cooking. The spring blooms are irresistible to pollinators, welcoming bees and butterflies to your garden.

This Prunus hybrid, commonly known as bush cherry, is a space-saving gem perfect for small gardens, urban spaces, and even containers. Whether used as a focal point in garden beds or planted in groups for a productive, fruit-bearing hedge, Easy As Pie is an impactful addition to any landscape.

Easy to grow and maintain, the Easy As Pie Bush Cherry is cold hardy to Zone 3 and resists many common diseases that affect traditional cherry trees, eliminating the need for sprays. Thriving in full sun, it prefers well-draining soil but adapts to various types, including clay. Best of all, it requires no pruning—making it an effortless choice for gardeners of any experience level.

SKU: 44349
Genus: Prunus
Species: hybrid
Variety: 'SMNPJL'
Item Form: 1-Quart
Bloom Color: Light Pink, White
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Soil Type: Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy
Bloom Start: Mid Spring
Bloom End: Mid Spring
Harvest Season:

• Late Summer
• Mid Summer

Uses:

• Beds
• Border
• Containers
• Cuisine
• Fall Color
• Hedge

Special Features:

• Berries
• Easy Care Plants
• Fall Foliage Changes
• Edible
• Flower

Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
State Shipping Restrictions: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GU, HI, ID, LA, MS, OR, PR, VI, WA