Prunus serrula – Paperbark cherry, Tibetan cherry

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Prunus serrula – Paperbark cherry, Tibetan cherry

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This tree has a rounded, quite broad and semi-transparent loose crown. Height approx. 6 - 8 m. The beautiful shiny and very flaky bark is mahogany brown. Sturdily growing specimens have the most beautiful trunks. The light green leaves are elongated and the leaf edge is fine and regularly serrated. The leaves turn red in the autumn. It flowers in April-May, producing unremarkable creamy white flowers in bundles of 2 to 4 together. The flowers, approx. 2 cm in size, are followed by oval red fruits, Ø approx. 1 cm. P. serrula is used as a park tree and a solitary. It does not stand up to wet soil. Winter hardiness zone: 6a
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (3) Multi-stem (6)
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Amount
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250/300 multistem
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300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Wire rootballed
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400/450 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Wire rootballed
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400/450h, multistem with raised stems
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
450/500 multistem
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
450/500h, multistem with raised stems
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
6 - 8 m
Crown
round, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs dark brown, bark glossy mahogany red, flaking profusely
Leaf
elongated to lanceolate, light green, 4 - 9 cm, autumn colour red
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
cream♂ white, about 2 cm, April
Fruits
oval, red, about 1 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any, if well drained
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Western China
Synonyms
Prunus tibetica Hort.
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white average growing all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Applications and inspiration
Trees in planters: the solution for temporary greenery in the city
Related projects
James Starley gardens - Coventry
Frequently asked questions
Prunus serrula

Prunus serrula can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus serrula is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Prunus serrula turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Prunus serrula is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus serrula with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus serrula blooms in april.
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