Beni-chidori flowering cherry
Prunus mume
This form of the flowering apricot has scented pink blossom which appears early in the spring.
Also known as
- Beni-shidare
- Beni-shidori
Beni-chidori flowering cherry identification images
All images copyright Orange Pippin unless otherwise stated.
USDA identification images for Beni-chidori
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 Beni-chidori tree you can register it here.
Origins
- Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry
Identification
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
- Country of origin: China
- Country of origin: Japan
- Flower colour: Pink - dark
- Leaf colour: Green
- Flowering month: February
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Long
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Leaf colour - autumn: Orange / Gold
Using
- Food uses: Not suitable for humans
- Garden type: Small town garden
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Vigour: Slightly small
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Longevity: Long-lived
- Growth rate: Average
- Attractive features: Scented flowers
- Soil type: Clay
- Pruning: Prune after flowering
- Height after 10 years: 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
- Useful for: Patio containers
- Growth habit: Upright-spreading / Vase
- Flowering season: Early
- Useful for: Small gardens
- Soil type: Normal
Climate
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
- Cold hardiness (RHS): H5 (to -15C)
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Beni-chidori flowering cherry trees for sale:
- Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Beni-chidori 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.