Tree comparisons
 Prunus rufa | |
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| This is the Himalayan cherry, notable for its attractive exfoliating bark, and hairy young shoots. | |
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Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Prunus rufa | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive bark |
| Growth habit | Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Pruning | Light prune |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Prunus rufa | |
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| Flower colour | Pink - light |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | April |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Bark | Brown / Red Peeling |
| Country of origin | China |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |