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Ascendens Rosea flowering cherry

Prunus pendula
This beautiful flowering cherry has a graceful upright habit and white/pink blossom.

USDA identification images for Ascendens Rosea

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 Ascendens Rosea tree you can register it here.

    Origins

    • Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry

    Identification

    • Awards: RHS AGM (current)
    • Flower colour: Pink - light
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Flowering month: April
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
    • Leaf colour - young: Green
    • Leaf colour - autumn: Yellow

    Using

    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Average
    • Growth habit: Upright
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Attractive features: Attractive tree / plant
    • Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
    • Growth rate: Average
    • Attractive features: Scented flowers
    • Soil type: Clay
    • Sunlight: Prefers full sun
    • Pruning: Prune after flowering
    • Flowering season: Mid-season

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
    • Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Ascendens Rosea 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.