Prunus donarium is a double-flowered ornamental cherry tree in the rose family, reaching about 10 m, bred from a Japanese mountain cherry. It needs a sunny spot in relatively humid, sandy soil and does poorly in cold climates.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Grows as
Tree
Light
Full sun
Water
Water regularly during dry spells, keeping the soil moist but never waterlogged.
Soil
Well-drained, sandy, relatively humid soil.
Temperature
Weak against cold; grows poorly north of the central region. Protect from hard frost.
How easy
Moderate
Safety
Toxic: Seeds, leaves and bark of cherry species contain cyanogenic glycosides that can release cyanide if chewed or crushed; sources do not specify this cultivar.. Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
Edible
Yes, some parts
About
Prunus donarium is a plant species in the family Rosaceae. The height is 10m. It is a breed made by breeding a mountain cherry tree in Japan. It grows well in sunny and relatively humid sandy soils. The leaves are alternate, and the appearance is an ellipse that seems to have put the egg upside down. The young leaf is reddish brown, but gradually changes green. Its length is 8 ~ 12cm and its tip is pointed.
Flowers bloom later than other cherry blossoms in May. A pink and white petal blooms with double flower. There is one stamen and one pistil, but the pistil is deformed and turns into a petal, so it can not bear fruit. The flowers become more and more dark pink, and when they reach the peak, the entire tree is tinted with pink.
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