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Plena flowering cherry

Prunus avium
A form of the native English wild cherry, featuring which has double white flowers rather than single flowers.

USDA identification images for Plena

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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    Tree register

    We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Plena tree you can register it here.

    Origins

    • Species: Prunus avium - Sweet cherry

    Identification

    • Awards: RHS AGM (current)
    • Country of origin: United Kingdom
    • Period of origin: 1700 - 1749
    • Fruit colour: Red - dark
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Flowering month: May
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Leaf colour - autumn: Yellow / Crimson
    • Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
    • Flower form: Double flower (25-50 petals)
    • Leaf colour - young: Light copper
    • Flower size: Medium
    • Fruit size: Very small

    Using

    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Wildlife: Attractive to birds
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Beginner
    • Vigour: Slightly large
    • Growth habit: Upright
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Attractive features: Attractive tree / plant
    • Height after 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
    • Growth rate: Fast
    • Soil type: Chalky
    • Soil type: Clay
    • Pruning: Light prune
    • Flowering season: Late
    • Useful for: Street / amenity

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
    • Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Plena flowering cherry trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



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