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Crimson Pointe flowering cherry

Prunus x cerasifera
A purple-leaved flowering plum tree, which grows with an upright compact form.

USDA identification images for Crimson Pointe

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

    France

    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2022 season

    • 7th March  2022  - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France

    Record your blossom dates in our Fruit Tree Register - more >>.


    Origins

    • Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United States
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
    • Fruit colour: Red / Black
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Bronze
    • Flowering month: March
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
    • Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
    • Leaf colour - young: Dark bronze
    • Flower size: Medium
    • Leaf colour - autumn: Bronze / Purple
    • Fruit size: Very small
    • Leaf/Flower sequence: Leaves appear first

    Using

    • Garden type: Small town garden

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Beginner
    • Vigour: Slightly large
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Attractive features: Attractive tree / plant
    • Height after 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
    • Growth rate: Fast
    • Attractive features: Attractive foliage
    • Soil type: Chalky
    • Sunlight: Prefers full sun
    • Pruning: Light prune
    • Growth habit: Columnar / Fastigiate
    • Flowering season: Early
    • Useful for: Small gardens
    • Useful for: Street / amenity
    • Soil type: Acidic

    Climate

    • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 4 (-34C)
    • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 5 (-29C)
    • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 6 (-23C)
    • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 7 (-18C)
    • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 8 (-12C)
    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates
    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Crimson Pointe flowering cherry trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

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