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Terute-shiro flowering cherry

Prunus persica
Terute-shiro is an ornamental flowering peach, featuring solid white semi-double flowers in early spring.

USDA identification images for Terute-shiro

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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    Origins

    • Species: Prunus persica - Peach

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Japan
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Flowering month: February
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flower form: Semi-double flower (10-20 petals)

    Using

    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Average
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile
    • Soil type: Clay
    • Sunlight: Prefers full sun
    • Pruning: Light prune
    • Growth habit: Columnar / Fastigiate
    • Soil type: Normal

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy