Autumnalis Rosea flowering cherry
Prunus x subhirtella
A Japanese flowering cherry with light pink blossom, can sometimes flower through the whole winter.
Autumnalis Rosea flowering cherry identification images
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USDA identification images for Autumnalis Rosea
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: Japan
- Flower colour: Pink - light
- Leaf colour: Green
- Flowering month: January
- Flowering month: February
- Flowering month: March
- Flowering month: April
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Leaf colour - autumn: Green
- Flowering duration: Long
- Flower form: Semi-double flower (10-20 petals)
- Awards: RHS AM 1960
- Leaf colour - young: Light copper
- Leaf/Flower sequence: Flowers appear first
- Awards: RHS AGM (former) 1993
Using
- Wildlife: Attractive to birds
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Vigour: Slightly small
- Growth habit: Spreading / Flat-topped
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
- Attractive features: Scented foliage
- Flowering season: Early
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Climate - UK region: Southern England, Midlands, Eastern England
- Climate - UK region: Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Cumbria, South-West Scotland
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
- Shot-hole / Leaf spot (fungal): Some resistance
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Autumnalis Rosea flowering cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Autumnalis Rosea flowering cherry trees - Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Autumnalis Rosea flowering cherry trees