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Prunus subhirtella
Prunus · Rosaceae
Prunus × subhirtella, the winter-flowering cherry, spring cherry, or rosebud cherry, is the scientific name for the hybrid between Prunus itosakura (edohigan) and Prunus incisa (Mamezakura). It is a small deciduous flowering tree originating in Japan, but unknown in the wild.
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Classification
Genus
Prunus
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Prunus subhirtella belongs to the Prunus genus within the Rosaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Pendula'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Prunus subhirtella.
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Further reading
- 01Prunus subhirtella taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
