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Prunus himalaica (Himalayan cherry)
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5m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Prunus himalaica
Other names
Himalayan cherry
Genus
Prunus Prunus
Species
P. himalaica - P. himalaica is a columnar, deciduous shrub or small tree with glossy, purple-brown to reddish-brown bark, prominenetly marked with horizontal lenticels, elliptic, toothed, minutely hairy, bright green leaves, and umbels of white to pale pink flowers in mid- to late spring.
Prunus himalaica is: Deciduous
Habit
Broadly columnar
Flower
Pale-pink, White in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Pale-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Leaf mining moths Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Leaf mining moths
Bacterial canker , Blossom wilt , Canker Bacterial canker , Blossom wilt , Canker
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 1. Prune in midsummer in areas where silver leaf is prevalent.
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Prunus himalaica (Himalayan cherry) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grown in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Prunus himalaica
Other names
Himalayan cherry
Genus
Prunus Prunus
Species
P. himalaica - P. himalaica is a columnar, deciduous shrub or small tree with glossy, purple-brown to reddish-brown bark, prominenetly marked with horizontal lenticels, elliptic, toothed, minutely hairy, bright green leaves, and umbels of white to pale pink flowers in mid- to late spring.
Native to
Nepal
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Broadly columnar
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink, White in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Pale-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Leaf mining moths
Specific diseases
Bacterial canker , Blossom wilt , Canker
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 1. Prune in midsummer in areas where silver leaf is prevalent.
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Prunus himalaica (Himalayan cherry) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grown in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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