Prunus serrula

Description from Bluebell Nursery

An unusual cherry, Prunus serrula is renowned for its polished, mahogany brown bark which is evident even on young specimens and very smooth to the touch. It has narrow, willow-like, dark green leaves unlike any other cherry and casts only light shade. In spring each year sporadic white flowers appear on the branches.

Prunus serrula is a wonderful garden tree which gives a jaw-dropping winter display!

Supplied Size: 5L container (100 – 150 cm tall))

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Prunus serrula grows to be a small or eventually a medium sized tree with a rounded crown once established.
  • Height: 10 m (32 ft)
  • Spread: 10 m (32 ft)

• Notes: Prunus are known for their vigorous root systems and should not be planted over drains or close to house foundations. This plant was formerly called Prunus tibetica.