litigiosa - Keele University
prunus autumnalis

Keele University Arboretum

Prunus litigiosa - Tassel Cherry

An unusual species originating in central China and introduced in 1901. It is a splendid small, somewhat conical, tree with long-stammened white flowers on pendent stalksappearing with the leaves. It is very free-flowering.

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At Keele: One specimen between the Walter Moberly Hall and Tawney Building; compartment 42b; square L7; tag 4001.

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