Prunus 'Horinji' (Horinji Flowering Cherry Tree)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusPrunus
Cultivar'Horinji'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6 - 9b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-20.6) - (-1.1)
Temperature (°F)(-4) - (30)
Height4 m
Spread4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeRounded to broadly columnar.
LandscapeA specimen plant or in small groupings.
PropagationBy stem cuttings or grafting.
CultivationGrows best in moist, fertile, well-drained loam in full sun to part shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun.
PestsAphids, caterpillars, bullfinches, silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, and bacterial canker.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Bark/Stem DescriptionVery smooth, shinny bark with very pronounced lenticels.
Leaf DescriptionLarge, ovate-elliptical, deep green leaves to 15 cm long.
Flower DescriptionLarge single or semi-double white flowers with a hint of pink.
Colour DescriptionLeaves are greenish bronze when young and show orange and scarlet tints in autumn.

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