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Albertii flowering cherry

Prunus padus
Albertii is a compact flowering cherry, with prolific white blossom.

USDA identification images for Albertii

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 Albertii tree you can register it here.

    Origins

    • Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Russia
    • Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Flowering month: May
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)

    Using

    • Wildlife: Attractive to birds
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Attractive features: Scented flowers
    • Soil type: Clay
    • Pruning: Light prune
    • Height after 10 years: 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
    • Growth habit: Columnar / Fastigiate
    • Flowering season: Late

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Albertii 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.



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