Species and varieties in the National Collection of Flowering Cherries at
Keele University
Prunus "Ruby"
syn. 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
- By the boundary wall; tag 4094, planted 2008, square H4.
