Prinsepia sinensis (Cherry Prinsepia)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusPrinsepia
Speciessinensis
SynonymsPlagiospermum sinense
CategoryPerennials
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNorthern China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-31
Temperature (°F)-25
Height1.8 m
Spread1.5 - 2 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeBushy.
LandscapeHedges or shrub gardens, urban & city courtyards and gardens.
PropagationBy seed or hardwood cuttings.
CultivationGrow in moist but well-draining, humus-rich soil of any acidity under full sun to partial shade. Full sun will produce better flowers and fruits.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensUniversity of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatPartially shady mixed forests.
Bark/Stem DescriptionExfoliating bark that becomes more coarse towards the trunk.
Leaf DescriptionLanceolate foliage growing along smooth leaf stems.
Flower DescriptionSmall flowers in an open cup shape with 5 thin spoon shaped petals.
Fruit DescriptionSmall oblong fruits that show in autumn.
Colour DescriptionCreamy-yellow flowers among sage green foliage and grey-brown bark. Small red fruits.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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