Species and varieties in the National Collection of Flowering Cherries at
Keele University
Prunus hirtipes 'Malifolia'
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 from early March to April. Fragrant pinkish-white flowers c.3 cm dia. after carmine-red buds. Slightly later flowering than the type.
Location
- Between Church Plantation and running track; tag 4072, square H6, planted 2008.
