Tibetan cherry
Also known as: birch-bark tree; ornamental cherry
P. serrula is a round-headed small deciduous tree, the trunk with shining coppery-brown young bark. Narrow leaves turn yellow in autumn. Flowers 2cm in width, white, in small clusters
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tibetan cherry (Prunus serrula)
- Genus
- Prunus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Tibetan cherry
Distribution map
Western China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Tibetan cherry
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Tibetan cherry care guide
- Deep water during dry spells, especially when young
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep water during dry spells, especially when young
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced fruit or tree feed in 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 affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker and blossom wilt. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa
Pests
May get caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and bullfinches
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