Cherries grow on the Nanking cherry tree, which is a kind of small deciduous tree. It will bloom in March in spring and mature in May and June. It can grow very high and can grow to about 8m. Cherry leaves are oval to oval, with sharp apex, round base and many serrations on the edge.
When flowering, the flower is white, the Nanking cherry is nearly spherical, not very large, with a diameter of 1-1, 5cm, and the fruit is red.
Cherries are widely distributed in the tropics of America. At present, most areas in China have been planted, such as Shandong, Jiangsu, Henan, Shaanxi, Zhejiang, Anhui and Sichuan. In addition, many foreign areas also have cultivation, such as Canada, Australia, the United States and Europe.
It is more suitable for growing in sunny and warm environment. People usually plant it on the sunny side of the hillside. It is afraid of being blown by the wind, but the air should be properly circulated.