Prunus serrula syn. Prunus serrula var. tibetica, Prunus tibetica
Tibetan Cherry
The Tibetan Cherry is small deciduous tree with mahogany red bark. The common name of Birch Bark Cherry is due to the way the old bark strips away to reveal shiny new layers. It has narrow, oval leaves that make for dappled shade, so some plants and bulbs can be planted round the trunk. The tree bears small white flowers, which may develop to small red, bitter fruit. The foliage turns yellow in Autumn, contrasting wonderfully with the bark.
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Tibetan Cherry
Latin name
Prunus serrula syn. Prunus serrula var. tibetica, Prunus tibetica
type
Deciduous trees or shrubs
family
Rosaceae
ph
5.5 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
8.00 M
10.00 M
Prunus serrula syn. Prunus serrula var. tibetica, Prunus tibetica
The Tibetan Cherry is small deciduous tree with mahogany red bark. The common name of Birch Bark Cherry is due to the way the old bark strips away to reveal shiny new layers. It has narrow, oval leaves that make for dappled shade, so some plants and bulbs can be planted round the trunk. The tree bears small white flowers, which may develop to small red, bitter fruit. The foliage turns yellow in Autumn, contrasting wonderfully with the bark.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Cherries prefer deep, fertile and well-drained soil with pH 6.5-6.7. They dislike shallow, sandy or badly drained soils. Acid cherries tolerate some shade and are suitable as fan-trained trees against north-facing walls or fences, or as open centred bush trees. Best planted in full sunlight.
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