Botan-zakura - Keele University
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Keele University Arboretum

Prunus 'Botan-zakura' Tree Peony Cherry

Introduced to the West in 1937, but first recorded in japan in 1695. [Syn. P. serrulata ‘Mouton’; P. serrulata f. moutan Miyoshi 1916; P. lannesiana f. botan-zakura Wilson]

Character; Umbrella-shaped tree to 5 m high.

Flowers white when open with a faintly pink margin after buds which are white to pale flush pink. Flowers are c. 4.5 cm dia. With 10 - 14 petals in pendulous clusters of 2 - 4 flowers. Petals are deeply indented. Flowering period is mid April.

Young foliage is light green (RHS 152-A) with a bronze cast. Mature leaves are large.

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At Keele: One by The Covert; compartment 67; square I6; tag 4061.

 

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