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
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Mid-green leaves 3-10cm (1¼-4in) long, paler and hairy beneath
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Pale pink
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    6m (20ft)
  • 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
  • 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

PRUNUS rufa

 
H/Std £80.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
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.
plant size comparison icon 10 to 15 Litre
Click to see photo
  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects and birds
    Ornamental bark
    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
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Prunus / Flowering Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
6m (20ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  6m (20ft)
  

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