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Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry

Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry

$29.75
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16 in stock

Prunus x ‘SMNPJL’ PP36,755

Choose Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry if you want real edible fruit from a compact shrub. The win is tart cherries without needing a pollinator; the tradeoff is you’ll need a bright, open spot and some harvesting cleanup.

Buy This If

  • You want tart cherries for cooking.
  • You only have room for one plant.
  • You like edible shrubs with spring flowers.

Skip This If

  • You want sweet dessert cherries.
  • You need an evergreen screen.
  • You will not pick fallen fruit.

PGNE Report Card

Category Grade Why
Landscape Impact B It gives spring bloom, clean green foliage, and red fruit, but it is not a big focal-point shrub.
Growth Rate B Its moderate growth is manageable for home gardens without feeling too slow.
Maintenance B- It is straightforward to grow, but edible fruit means picking, cleanup, and watching for common cherry issues.
Deer Resistance D This is not a shrub we would lean on where deer browsing is a regular problem.
Small Space Fit A- Its compact habit makes it much easier to place than a tree-form cherry.
Screening Value D It is deciduous and compact, so use it for fruit, not privacy.

Compare It To

Regent Saskatoon

Choose Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry for tart cherries in a smaller edible planting; choose Regent Saskatoon if you want a larger shrub with berry-like fruit and more naturalized structure.

Blueray Blueberry

Choose Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry if you want a self-fertile tart cherry shrub; choose Blueray Blueberry if your priority is sweet fresh eating and you can manage blueberry soil needs.

Viking Chokeberry

Choose Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry for better kitchen fruit use; choose Viking Chokeberry if you want a tougher shrub with stronger ornamental fruit display.

Our Experience

At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for homeowners who actually want to use the fruit, not just look at it. Give it airflow, keep it watered during dry spells, and plan to harvest before birds do.

Plant Facts

Mature Height 3–4.5 ft
Mature Width 3–4.5 ft
Hardiness Zones 3-8ab
Spacing 3–4.5 ft on center Plant 3–4 ft from structures Plant in full sun with good air circulation for best flowering and fruit set
Sun Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Average to moist
Growth Habit upright; compact

Customers Usually Ask

Do I need two plants for fruit?

No, this one is self-fertile, so a second plant is not required.

Are the cherries sweet?

They are tart, better for baking, preserves, sauces, and cooking than fresh snacking.

Can it grow in a container?

Yes, if the container is large, drains well, and is watered consistently.

Why Choose Shrubs for a Stronger Landscape?

  • Structure & Definition: Shrubs frame homes, define walkways, and create organized planting beds.
  • Privacy & Screening: Many varieties grow dense and full, making them ideal for natural hedges and property boundaries.
  • Seasonal Color & Texture: From evergreen foliage to flowering varieties, shrubs provide visual interest in every season.

Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England

At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.

Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.

Pro Growers of New England, Inc

Plant Specs

Growth Rate
Moderate
Plant Color
white red green
Hardiness Zone
3-8ab
Deer Resistance
No
Moisture Control
Average to moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade

PGNE-31292

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