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Prunus serrula (Tibetan cherry)
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12m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Prunus serrula
Other names
Tibetan cherry, Birch-bark tree, Ornamental cherry, Prunus tibetica, Prunus serrula var. tibetica
Genus
Prunus Prunus
Species
P. serrula - P. serrula is a rounded, deciduous tree with dark green leaves that turn yellow or red in autumn; glossy, coppery-red bark and small and white flowers in spring.
Prunus serrula is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Rounded, Small
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; 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 , Silver leaf Bacterial canker , Blossom wilt , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Prunus serrula (Tibetan cherry) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil in full 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)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Prunus serrula
Other names
Tibetan cherry, Birch-bark tree, Ornamental cherry, Prunus tibetica, Prunus serrula var. tibetica
Genus
Prunus Prunus
Species
P. serrula - P. serrula is a rounded, deciduous tree with dark green leaves that turn yellow or red in autumn; glossy, coppery-red bark and small and white flowers in spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Rounded, Small
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Leaf mining moths
Specific diseases
Bacterial canker , Blossom wilt , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Prunus serrula (Tibetan cherry) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil in full 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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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closeup of trunk of my Tibetan cherry (31/07/2012)
(31/07/2012)
The bark adds beautiful year round interest. (17/02/2011)
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