10K views · 146 reactions | Valentine's Day is the perfect day to showcase the pink blossoms of the beautiful Taiwan flowering cherry tree. Former LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard discusses this fantastic, flowering tree. | LSU AgCenter | Facebook

🌱🍒 Want cherries but don’t have space for a big tree? Try bush cherries! 🌿 These compact fruiting shrubs come in several types, including this one right here—the nanking bush cherry! 🍒One thing to know about bush cherries? They love company! Most need a pollinator, meaning you’ll want two different varieties to get the best fruit set. 🐝🌸 Cross-pollination is key!Unlike full-size cherry trees, pruning these is a whole different ball game ✂️—think more like shaping a shrub than cutting back