Prunus ×yedoensis Paperback cherry, Tibetan cherry

Rosaceae

Prunus ×yedoensis Paperback cherry, Tibetan cherry

Prunus x yedoensis is a medium-sized tree that attains a height of 6 - 10 m. The crown is board vase-shaped and the ends of the branches are pendulous so that the crown eventually becomes flattened. The wide oval leaves are 6 - 12 cm long. Emerging leaves are very light green. The autumn colour is yellow. Abundant flowers in April. The flowers are pale pink in the bud and emerge white. They have a slight almond scent. Flower diameter approx. 3.5 cm. Black drupes in the late summer. Winter hardiness zone: 6a
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Height
6 - 10 m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs light brown, bark grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
broad oval, green, 6 - 12 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
white, about 3.5 cm, buds pink, April, fragrant flowers
Fruits
round, black, Ø about 1 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any: not in wet soils
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Japan, 1864
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad vase-shaped broad weeping 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink white April average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Prunus ×yedoensis

Prunus ×yedoensis can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus ×yedoensis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Prunus ×yedoensis turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Prunus ×yedoensis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus ×yedoensis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus ×yedoensis blooms in april.
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