Species and varieties in the National Collection of Flowering Cherries at
Keele University
Prunus speciosa
syn. Prunus 'Sandraidiga'
Flowers in clusters of 2-5 fls, single, 2-3 cm dia. Opening to a flat plane 5 petals. Buds slightly pink, opening white. Flowering season late April.
Young leaves are bright red-brown (RHS 166-A) to bronze-green (RHS 152-A) or fresh green. - contrasts with pinkish buds expanding to white flowers. Mature leaves show fine acute and single serration with whitish undersides.
Location
- Between Church Plantation and the running track; tag 4089, planted 2008, square G6.
- One by Media and Lennard-Jones buildings; tag 4053, planted 2008, square J7.
- Memorial Garden; tag 4201, planted 2012, square K11.
- Memorial Garden; tag 4217, planted 2012. (originally as P. serrulata var. speciosa), square K11.
