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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
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Deciduous - mid-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 -
Height - 6m (20ft) -
Spread - 6m (20ft)
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Tree - small, 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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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Berries - These 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 -
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
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Oblong
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Bird friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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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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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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