A small ornamental early-flowing cherry tree, with profuse blossom.
USDA identification images for Kursar
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 1
France
- Richard Borrie in Objat,
Spring blossom records for this variety
2022 season
- 5th March 2022 - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France
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Origins
- Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
- Flower colour: Pink
- Leaf colour: Bronze
- Flowering month: March
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Leaf colour - autumn: Orange / Gold
- Awards: RHS AM
- Leaf/Flower sequence: Leaves appear first
- Awards: RHS AGM (former)
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Vigour: Vigorous
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
- Growth rate: Average
- Growth habit: Upright-spreading / Vase
- Flowering season: Early
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Kursar flowering cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Kursar flowering cherry trees - Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Kursar flowering cherry trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
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