Prunus himilaica

Flowering month: April
Flower colour: White
Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
Flower size: Small
Height 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
Growth habit: Columnar / Fastigiate

Prunus himalaica is a flowering cherry, grown primarily for its stunning copper-streaked bark. It makes an interesting alternative to better-known species grown for their bark, such as Prunus serrula.

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Prunus himilaica characteristics

Growing

Attractive features: Attractive flowers Attractive bark
Height 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
Growth habit: Columnar / Fastigiate
Growth rate: Average
Vigour: Average vigour
Blossom duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
Pruning: Light prune

Identification

Flowering month: April
Flowering season: Mid-season
Flower colour: White
Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
Flower size: Small
Leaf colour: Green
Annual cycle: Deciduous
Bark: Copper / Purple

Similar varieties

Prunus rufa
Prunus rufa
This is the Himalayan cherry, notable for its attractive exfoliating bark, and hairy young shoots.
Prunus serrula
Prunus serrula
A popular flowering cherry tree species, 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.