Prunus serrula flowering cherry
Prunus serrula
A popular flowering cherry tree species, The Tibetan cherry or Birch Bark cherry is well-known for its attractive bark.
Prunus serrula flowering cherry identification images
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USDA identification images for Prunus serrula
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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We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Prunus serrula tree you can register it here.
Origins
- Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry
Identification
- Country of origin: China
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Flowering month: April
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Awards: RHS AM
- Leaf colour - young: Green
- Leaf colour - autumn: Yellow
- Awards: RHS AGM (former)
Growing
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
- Growth rate: Fast
- Attractive features: Attractive bark
- Soil type: Chalky
- Soil type: Clay
- Useful for: Open spaces
- Growth habit: Upright-spreading / Vase
- Flowering season: Mid-season
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Prunus serrula flowering cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Prunus serrula flowering cherry trees - Pippin Trees United Kingdom
Prunus serrula 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.