Prunus serrula

Prunus serrula is often known as the Birch Bark Cherry on account of its distinctive glossy brown striated bark, which peels away to reveal lower layers underneath.

This gives the tree a uniquely attractive appearance year-round.

The small flowers are a plain white colour, usually blooming in April.

The green leaves turn yellow in the autumn.

Prunus serrula flowering cherry trees for sale

• 11-year bare-root tree £46.50
  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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• 22-year bare-root tree £56.50
  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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• 32-year pot-grown tree £72.00
  In a 12L pot
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Order now for delivery from week commencing 6th January.

How to grow

Prunus serrula is a medium-sized flowering cherry tree species, which can be grown in most situations.

History

Prunus serrula is also known as the Tibetan cherry, reflecting its origins in western China and central Asia.

Prunus serrula characteristics

• AwardsRHS AM - 1944RHS AGM (former) - 1993
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive bark
• Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
• Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
• Growth rateFast
• Flower colourWhite
• Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
• Flowering monthApril
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnYellow
• Country of originChina
• Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

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  Prunus serrula
  Branklyn
  One of the best forms of Prunus serrula, grown for its beautiful peeling brown bark.
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  Prunus himalaica
  Prunus himalaica
  A flowering cherry, but grown primarily for the stunning copper striped bark.
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  Prunus rufa
  Prunus rufa
  This is the Himalayan cherry, notable for its attractive exfoliating bark, and hairy young shoots.

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years. We may also have 1-year bare-root trees of this variety - they are not shown here.

How to choose a flowering cherry tree

We list more than 70 different flowering cherry trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different characteristics of flowering cherries might help narrow down the selection.