Autumnalis flowering cherry

Prunus x subhirtella

A Japanese flowering cherry with white blossom. Flowering may begin around Christmas and continue to spring in some seasons.

Autumnalis flowering cherry identification images

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USDA identification images for Autumnalis

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
Period of origin: 1800 - 1849
Flower colour: White
Leaf colour: Green
Flowering month: January
Flowering month: February
Flowering month: March
Flowering month: April
Annual cycle: Deciduous
Flowering duration: Long
Flower form: Semi-double flower (10-20 petals)
Awards: RHS AM 1912
Leaf colour - young: Light copper
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

Other qualities

Disease resistance: Good
Shot-hole / Leaf spot (fungal): Some resistance

Where to buy trees

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Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Autumnalis flowering cherry trees