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  • Prunus serrula Tibetica bark
  • Row of medium-size single-stemmed Prunus serrula Tibetica trees at Barcham Trees nursery
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Tibetan Cherry

Prunus serrula Tibetica

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Our new stock is growing! New stock will be available 1st September 2025.

About this product

This stunning, single-stemmed cherry has shiny, mahogany-coloured bark that peels with age to reveal further polished bark. It is truly a tree that gets better with age.

The leaves are small and reminiscent of willows. Tibetan Cherry produces small white flowers in April; however, they are not as striking as the tree's stem, which is the sole reason for planting the Tibetan Cherry.

Ernest Wilson introduced Prunus serrula Tibetica from China in 1908. It has received numerous horticultural accolades, including the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.

To exaggerate the effect of the stem, this vigorous cherry can be purchased as a single-stem or multi-stem specimen. The chosen form depends mainly on the requirements of the planting scheme.

Like many cherries, this vigorous grower will thrive in most soil types and prefers well-drained soil.

This small tree is an excellent addition to a planting scheme, bringing colour in the gloomy winter months. It is a superb selection for planting in contrast with other coloured bark, such as Betula utilis Jacquemontii, which encourages the bright colours to glow in the doldrums of winter.

It can be planted as an individual specimen or is equally effective as an avenue. It can be combined with careful under-planting once the trees are established to exaggerate the colour of the stems.

This is the smallest Prunus serrula Tibetica that we stock at Barcham. Check out the large and Instant specimens to see how your tree will develop over the next few years.

Mature height: 3-7m

Specifications

Common names
Tibetan Cherry
Height of tree
3-7m
Soil type
Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Bark interest, Award
Looks good in
Winter
Location
Garden
Genus
Prunus