Prunus Species, Birch Bark Tree, Ornamental Cherry, Redbark Cherry, Tibetan Cherry

Prunusserrula

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
Synonym
Prunus serrula var. tibetica
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Crescent City, California

Pacifica, California

Webster, New York

Wykagyl, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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