Tree comparisons
 Prunus himalaica | |
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| A flowering cherry, but grown primarily for the stunning copper striped bark. | |
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Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Prunus himalaica | |
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| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive bark |
| Growth habit | Columnar / Fastigiate |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Pruning | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Prunus himalaica | |
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| Flower colour | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | April |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Bark | Copper / Purple |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |