Prunus maackii - Manchurian Cherry
Prunus maackii - Manchurian Cherry

Manchurian Cherry

Prunus maackii

Also called Amur Cherry, Amur Chokecherry

  • Upright pyramidal crown, maturing round
  • Best known for its burnished bronze exfoliating bark
  • Fragrant white florets in clusters
  • Long-lasting small black berries will attract birds
  • Drooping green leaves turn an uninspiring yellow in the fall and often drop early, exposing the bark
  • Somewhat salt tolerant
  • Bloom Time: Late spring

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
8-10 m

SPREAD:
6-8 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Prunus maackii grows best in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, tolerating poorer soils, some salt pollution and is very cold hardy. It can be grown as a specimen tree or a multi-stemmed plant. Pruning some of the lower branches allows the bark to show.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fruit
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen