Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Prunus subhirtella 'Whitcomb'


  • Common Name - Whitcomb cherry
  • Botanical Name - Prunus subhirtella 'Whitcomb'
  • Family - Rosaceae
  • Bud - opposite
  • Stem/Bark - lightly fissured, brown
  • Leaf - simple, ovate shape, rounded base, acuminate apex, undulating margin
  • Flower - umbel inflorescence, big, showy, pink/white, fragrant, February - March
  • Fruit - pome, apricot, edible, June - July
  • Habit - upright, irregular
  • Form - round, horizontal
  • Size - 4-6 m
  • Culture - full sun/part shade/wind protection, well drained soil
  • Use - specimen plant, mixed shrub border

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