Le Thoureil flowering cherry
Prunus padusA good example of the Bird Cherry, with semi-double flowers, ideal for smaller gardens.
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
Le Thoureil flowering cherry trees - Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Le Thoureil flowering cherry trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
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