Stellata flowering cherry

Prunus pendula

A small flowering cherry tree, named after its star-shaped pink blossom.

Stellata flowering cherry identification images

All images copyright Orange Pippin unless otherwise stated.

USDA identification images for Stellata

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

Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Country of origin: United States
Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
Flower colour: Pink - light
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: Green
Flower size: Medium

Growing

Gardening skill: Beginner
Vigour: Average vigour
Growth habit: Spreading / Flat-topped
Attractive features: Attractive flowers
Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
Soil type: Chalky
Soil type: Clay
Pruning: Light prune
Flowering season: Mid-season

Climate

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

Where to buy trees

The following tree nurseries offer Stellata flowering cherry trees for sale:

Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Stellata flowering cherry trees