Prunus conradinae 'Malifolia'

Prunus conradinae was discovered by E.H. ‘Chinese’ Wilson at altitudes up to 1500 m in the mountains of W. Hubei and Sichuan, Central China in 1900 and introduced to the West in 1907

It is a tree with an elegant habit, flowering - early March. Fragrant pinkish white flowers c. 3 cm (1.25") dia., after carmine red buds. Slightly later flowering than the type.

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At Keele: One compartment 56j; square D7; tag 4072.

 

 

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