Himalayan cherry
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P. rufa is a small, round-headed tree with glossy, peeling, dark red-brown bark. Small, solitary or paired, hanging flowers are produced with the leaves in late spring, followed by dark red, oval fruit up to 10mm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- Himalayan cherry (Prunus rufa)
- Genus
- Prunus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Himalayan cherry
Distribution map
Himalaya to Tibet
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Himalayan cherry
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Himalayan cherry care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. If silver leaf disease is a concern, prune in midsummer.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by chip budding or grafting, although softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat can be successful.
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to silver leaf, bacterial canker and blossom wilt. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa
Pests
May be susceptible to cherry blackfly and other aphids, apple leaf-mining moth and caterpillars
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