This is the Himalayan cherry, notable for its attractive exfoliating bark, and hairy young shoots.
USDA identification images for Prunus rufa
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
- Country of origin: China
- Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
- Flower colour: Pink - light
- Leaf colour: Green
- Flowering month: April
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Bark: Peeling
- Bark: Brown / Red
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Vigour: Slightly small
- Growth habit: Upright
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Height after 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
- Attractive features: Attractive bark
- Soil type: Chalky
- Soil type: Clay
- Pruning: Light prune
- Flowering season: Mid-season
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Prunus rufa flowering cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Prunus rufa flowering cherry trees - Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Prunus rufa 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.