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PRUNUS rufa
Commonly known as Himalayan Cherry
FLOWERING CHERRIES
Rusty and hairy new shoots and clusters of pale pink flowers. The best aspect of this species is its peeling reddish-brown bark
H/Std
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£80.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects and birds -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches, silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker, brown rot -
Place of origin
Himalayas -
DeciduousMid-green leaves 3-10cm (1¼-4in) long, paler and hairy beneath
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft)
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TreeSmall, round-headed tree with glossy, tan or reddish brown bark and rusty-hairy young shoots. Produces solitary or paired flowers to 2cm (¾in) across with the leaves. Fruits are ellipsoid, dark red and 7-10mm (¼-½in) across
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
6m (20ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Prunus / Flowering Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
- Introduction
- Long established and widely grown Japanese flowering cherries
- Matsumae cherries
- Flowering cherries with other attributes
- Pruning drooping branches - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning overlapping branches - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Prunus 'Okame', 'Kursar' & conradinae - Video Tip ondemand_video
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