{"product_id":"hansens-bush-cherry-plant-rooted-4-5-ft-self-pollinating-prunus-besseyi-zones-2-8-organic-fruiting-sweet-tart-berries","title":"Hansens Bush Cherry Plant - Rooted 4-5 ft, Self-Pollinating Prunus Besseyi for Zones 2-8","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hansen's Bush Cherry (Prunus Besseyi) is a hardy, self-pollinating shrub that grows 4-5 feet tall, ideal for gardeners seeking a compact fruiting plant. This rooted plant produces sweet and tangy cherries, perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or juicing. It thrives in USDA zones 2-8 and blooms with pure white flowers in May, followed by a harvest of purplish-black cherries in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-pollinating with improved yields when planted with a second bush for cross-pollination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit reaching 4-5 feet, suitable for small garden spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces attractive white flowers in spring and flavorful fruit in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires approximately 1,000 chill hours below 45°F for optimal fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown organically without pesticides or chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered as a fully rooted plant for straightforward planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant the Hansen's Bush Cherry in well-drained, loamy soil with full sun to partial shade exposure. Maintain regular watering to keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. This shrub is hardy across zones 2-8 and benefits from cold winter chill hours to ensure fruiting. Its upright bush form makes it manageable and attractive in various garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46925674643655,"sku":"sku-50338884976928","price":49.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/s-l1600_2306de14-95a0-4d37-a212-b20b9970bae6.webp?v=1785466933","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/hansens-bush-cherry-plant-rooted-4-5-ft-self-pollinating-prunus-besseyi-zones-2-8-organic-fruiting-sweet-tart-berries","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}