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Amber Beauty flowering cherry

Prunus maackii
Amber Beauty is a form of the Manchurian Cherry, notable for dense clusters of white blossom.

USDA identification images for Amber Beauty

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 Amber Beauty tree you can register it here.

    Origins

    • Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Netherlands
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Flowering month: April
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Leaf colour - autumn: Green
    • Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
    • Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
    • Leaf colour - young: Green

    Using

    • Wildlife: Attractive to birds

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Average
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
    • Growth rate: Fast
    • Attractive features: Attractive bark
    • Attractive features: Scented flowers
    • Soil type: Clay
    • Sunlight: Prefers full sun
    • Pruning: Light prune
    • Growth habit: Upright-spreading / Vase
    • Flowering season: Mid-season
    • Useful for: Street / amenity

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates
    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Amber Beauty 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.