Prunus serrula Branklyn
- Flowering month: April
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Flower colour: White
- Flower size: Medium
- Height 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
- Growth habit: Upright-spreading
Branklyn is a form of Prunus serrula, well-known for its glossy striated peeling brown bark, which is a year-round attraction.
The flowers are borne in late April and are small and plain white, not as profuse as other flowering cherries.
The narrow leaves are much smaller than other flowering cherries, contributing to the pleasing appearance of the tree over the summer.
This variety is named after Branklyn Gardens, in Scotland, but the species originates in western China. The species Prunus serrula is sometimes known as the Tibetan cherry for that reason.
Branklyn trees for sale
Deliveries from week commencing 28th October 2019 (or December for bare-root).
2-year Branklyn tree - in a 12L pot
2.5m-3.5m tall after 10 years
£45.95
Branklyn characteristics
Growing
- Attractive features:
Attractive tree / plant Attractive bark
- Height 10 years:
2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
- Growth habit:
Upright-spreading
- Growth rate:
Average
- Vigour:
Average vigour
- Useful for:
Specimen planting
- Pruning:
Light prune
- Gardening skill:
Suitable for beginners
Identification
- Country of origin:
United Kingdom
- Flowering month:
April
- Flowering season:
Mid-season
- Flower colour:
White
- Flower form:
Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Flower size:
Medium
- Leaf colour:
Green
- Leaf colour - young:
Green
- Fruit colour:
Red - dark
- Fruit size:
Very small
- Annual cycle:
Deciduous
- Bark:
Brown - chocolate Peeling
Similar varieties
Prunus serrulaPrunus serrulaA popular flowering cherry tree species, The Tibetan cherry or Birch Bark cherry is well-known for its attractive bark.
How to choose a flowering cherry tree
We have a very wide range of flowering cherry trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different characteristics of flowering cherries might help narrow down the selection.
