cherry
Prunus cistena
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones2 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall5 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
Cherry (Prunus cistena) is a tree for specimen use. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. White flowers open in mid spring and have a sweet scent. It grows 72 to 120 inches tall and spreads 60 to 96 inches wide, so give it room.
Pairs well with Scentara Double Blue lilac, Red fescue, and Nigra hollyhock.
Native range
Asia.