Schmittii flowering cherry
Prunus avium x Prunus canascensA flowering cherry which is useful for public spaces on account of its conical form and attractive bark.
USDA identification images for Schmittii
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
- France 1
France
- Richard Borrie in Objat,
Spring blossom records for this variety
2022 season
- 16th March 2022 - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France
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Origins
- Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry
Identification
- Flower colour: Pink - light
- Leaf colour: Green
- Flowering month: April
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Flower size: Small
- Leaf/Flower sequence: Leaves and Flowers appear together
Using
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Height after 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
- Growth rate: Fast
- Attractive features: Attractive bark
- Growth habit: Columnar / Fastigiate
- Flowering season: Mid-season
- Useful for: Street / amenity
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Schmittii flowering cherry trees for sale:
- Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Schmittii flowering cherry trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
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