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  • The delicate white flower of Prunus maackii Amber Beauty in detail
  • Prunus maackii Amber Beauty in summer foliage on the Barcham Trees nursery
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  • Prunus maackii Amber Beauty medium sized

Manchurian Cherry

Prunus maackii Amber Beauty

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£261.00

About this product

Prunus maackii Amber Beauty is a Dutch selection of the Manchurian Cherry.

This pretty cherry is most notable for its stunning, golden-orange, smoothly-polished bark, which is as impressive in young trees as in mature ones. 

Like Prunus serrula Tibetica, the bark is this tree's crowning glory, and the offering of white flowers similar to Bird Cherry flowers is more of a token gesture than a glorious display. 

The flowers appear early in spring, followed by small, deep-green leaves with a serrated edge. In autumn, the foliage turns a clear yellow, contrasting nicely with the golden-orange bark.

Prunus maackii Amber Beauty is a strong-growing cherry tree that will tolerate a range of tougher environments, including streets and paved areas. 

When the tree is young, its crown is upright, broadening to a more rounded shape with age. Like all cherries, this tree prefers to be planted in free-draining soils and does not enjoy wet feet.

This pretty tree is often overlooked in favour of the more renowned Prunus serrula Tibetica. However, it is certainly worth considering as a rival as it offers a little more in terms of all-year-round interest than the Tibetan Cherry.

Mature Height: 7-12m

Specifications

Common names
Manchurian Cherry
Height of tree
7-12m
Soil type
Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Good for bees, Bark interest
Looks good in
Winter, Spring
Location
Garden, Avenue
Genus
Prunus