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The Bride flowering cherry

Prunus
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

    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:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

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