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Fruit tree comparison - Prunus serrula
Flowering cherry tree
Prunus serrula

A popular flowering cherry tree species, The Tibetan cherry or Birch Bark cherry is well-known for its attractive bark.
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Growing


Flowering cherry tree
Prunus serrula
AwardsRHS AGM (former)
RHS AM
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive bark
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
Growth rateFast
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Identification


Flowering cherry tree
Prunus serrula
Flower colourWhite
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnYellow
Country of originChina
Annual cycleDeciduous
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