Species and varieties in the National Collection of Flowering Cherries at

Keele University

Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis "Ruby"

Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis 'Ruby'

Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis 'Ruby'

Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis 'Ruby'

A hardy of deciduous tree. Very pale, pink-white, single flowers appear in March and April. The green leaves of summer turn yellow and an orange-red during the autumn, giving a spectacular display. This small Ornamental Cherry makes a superb specimen tree for smaller gardens. Height and spread: 5m. Can suffer from dead flower wilt.

Location

  • Between the boundary wall and running track; square H6; Tag 4094. Planted in 2008.