Le Thoureil flowering cherry

Prunus padus

A good example of the Bird Cherry, with semi-double flowers, ideal for smaller gardens.

Le Thoureil flowering cherry identification images

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USDA identification images for Le Thoureil

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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Origins

Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry

Identification

Country of origin: France
Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
Fruit colour: Black
Flower colour: White
Leaf colour: Green
Flowering month: April
Annual cycle: Deciduous
Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
Flower form: Semi-double flower (10-20 petals)
Leaf colour - young: Green
Flower size: Small
Fruit size: Very small

Using

Food uses: Not suitable for humans
Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

Growing

Gardening skill: Average
Vigour: Slightly large
Growth habit: Upright
Attractive features: Attractive flowers
Attractive features: Attractive tree / plant
Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
Growth rate: Fast
Sunlight: Prefers full sun
Pruning: Prune after flowering
Flowering season: Mid-season
Sunlight: Some shade
Useful for: Small gardens

Climate

Climate suitability: Temperate climates
Climate suitability: Warm climates
Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy

Where to buy trees

The following tree nurseries offer Le Thoureil flowering cherry trees for sale:

Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
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