Catherine flowering cherry
PrunusAn unusual winter-flowering cherry, which also has superb autumn leaf colours.
USDA identification images for Catherine
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 Catherine tree you can register it here.
Origins
- Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry
Identification
- Country of origin: Belgium
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Flowering month: January
- Flowering month: February
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Leaf colour - young: Light copper
- Leaf colour - autumn: Orange / Red
- Flower size: Medium
- Flowering month: December
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Growth habit: Spreading / Flat-topped
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
- Growth rate: Average
- Attractive features: Autumn foliage colour
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
- Flowering season: Early
- Attractive features: Winter colour
Climate
- Frost resistance of blossom: Some resistance
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Catherine flowering cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Catherine flowering cherry trees - Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Catherine flowering cherry trees
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.