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Pink Perfection flowering cherry

Prunus
Pink Perfection
The definitive pink blossom tree, offers a long-lasting display of pink double flowers.

Pink Perfection flowering cherry identification images

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  • Pink Perfection

USDA identification images for Pink Perfection

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 Kingdom
    • Flower colour: Pink
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Flowering month: April
    • Flowering month: May
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flowering duration: Long
    • Flower form: Double flower (25-50 petals)
    • Leaf colour - young: Light copper
    • Leaf colour - autumn: Orange / Red
    • Flower size: Large

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Average
    • Vigour: Slightly small
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Height after 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
    • Growth rate: Average
    • Attractive features: Autumn foliage colour
    • Pruning: Light prune
    • Growth habit: Upright-spreading / Vase
    • Flowering season: Late
    • Useful for: Specimen planting
    • Spread after 10 years: 3m-4m / 10ft-13ft

    Climate

    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
    • Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)

    Where to buy trees

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