A small ornamental cherry with large single white flowers.
USDA identification images for The Bride
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
2025 season
- 24th March 2025 - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France
2024 season
- 15th March 2024 - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France
2022 season
- 21st March 2022 - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France
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Origins
- Species: Prunus species - Flowering cherry
Identification
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
- Country of origin: Belgium
- Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
- Flower colour: White
- Flowering month: April
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Vigour: Slightly small
- Growth habit: Spreading / Flat-topped
- Attractive features: Attractive flowers
- Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
- Growth rate: Average
- Attractive features: Autumn foliage colour
- Site conditions: Occasional flooding
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
- Pruning: Prune after flowering
- Flowering season: Mid-season
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
- Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer The Bride flowering cherry trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
The Bride flowering cherry trees - Pippin Trees United Kingdom
The Bride flowering cherry trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
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