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Snow Goose flowering cherry

Prunus incisa x speciosa
A small upright flowering cherry tree with particularly large single white flowers.

USDA identification images for Snow Goose

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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    France

    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2022 season

    • 22nd March  2022  - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France

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    Origins

    • Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Netherlands
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Flowering month: April
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
    • Leaf colour - autumn: Multiple tints
    • Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
    • Leaf colour - young: Green
    • Leaf/Flower sequence: Leaves and Flowers appear together

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Beginner
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Growth habit: Upright
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
    • Growth rate: Average
    • Soil type: Chalky
    • Soil type: Clay
    • Useful for: Patio containers
    • Flowering season: Early
    • Useful for: Small gardens

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Good

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Snow Goose flowering cherry trees for sale:


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