Prunus Serrula

(Tibetan Cherry)

Prunus serrula is a small, round headed, deciduous tree ideal for small gardens or areas with limited space. It was introduced to this country from West China in the early 20th Century. The attractive polished bark provides winter interest and ensures it makes a stunning specimen plant.

In Spring, single, white flowers appear in clusters amongst the newly emerging foliage and are often followed by small fruit in autumn.

The leaves are dark green and narrow throughout the summer and turn yellow before falling in autumn.

Prunus serrula is available from Deepdale Trees as a standard or multistem plant.

Plant Profile

Name: Prunus serrula

Common Name: Tibetan Cherry

Family: Rosaceae

Height: approx. 10m

Demands: Like most cherries it thrives best on well drained soil

Foliage: Narrow, serrated leaves. Green in spring and summer, yellow in autumn

Bark: Shining, copper red, peeling bark

Flowers: Small, white flowers around April time

 

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Prunus serrula, Tibetan Cherry - red Winter bark

Prunus serrula bark for winter interest

Prunus serrula - multi-stem plant

Multistem plant in spring

Prunus serrula Spring foliage Prunus serrula standard trees
Flowers and new foliage in the spring

  20-25cm girth standards

Prunus serrula Winter bark Prunus serrula Tibetan Cherry - multi-stem
Prunus serrula at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
  2.0-2.5m multistem

The name 'serrula' is from the Latin for 'little saw' referring to the small, sawlike serrated edges on this variety of Prunus

 

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