Prunus litigiosa flowering cherry
Prunus litigiosaA columnar flowering cherry, often called the Tassel Cherry because of unusual shape of its white flowers.
USDA identification images for Prunus litigiosa
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: China
- Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Flowering month: April
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Leaf colour - young: Light copper
- Leaf/Flower sequence: Leaves and Flowers appear together
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
- Growth rate: Average
- Attractive features: Autumn foliage colour
- Soil type: Chalky
- Soil type: Clay
- Growth habit: Columnar / Fastigiate
- Flowering season: Mid-season
- Useful for: Small gardens
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Prunus litigiosa flowering cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
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Prunus litigiosa flowering cherry trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
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