Species and varieties in the National Collection of Flowering Cherries at

Keele University

Prunus serrula Tibetan Cherry

Prunus serrula

Prunus serrula bark Introduced in 1908, the species is more famous for its beautiful bark. The leaves are rather narrow and willow-like while the white flowers, borne in late April, are rather inconspicuous and around 10mm across. The dark green leaves turn yellow in the autumn.

It grows into a round-headed tree around 10m tall and 10m spread. The outer bark begins to peel off in the autumn to reveal the shiny bark beneath.

Location

  • One between Walter Moberly Hall and Tawney Building on Cherry Tree Walk; tag 4016. Planted in 2002.
  • One in the Memorial Garden; square K11; tag 4365. Planted in 2023.