Tibetan Cherry
Prunus serrula
Common Name: Tibetan Cherry
Genus: Prunus
Species: serrula
Category: Trees
Height: 12.00 m (1200 cm)
Spread: 10.00 m (1000 cm)
Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: May
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Colour: White
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting bark, Provides winter colour, Has colourful autumn foliage
This deciduous tree is renowned for it’s striking, shiny, rich brown, peeling bark. The attractive bark alone would make this tree an excellent addition to any winter garden. Prunus serrula has dark green, willow-like leaves that turn yellow in autumn. The leaves unfurl at the same time as the white flowers in late spring. Cherry-like fruits develop from the flowers.
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Prunus ‘Amanogawa’
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