Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis'

Common Name(s):

Autumn blooming Higan cherry

Category:

Trees

Comment:

The most cold, heat, and stress tolerant cherry; easy to transplant; casts light shade; wood splits easily with wind or ice; not smog tolerant. This tree is frequently damaged by deer.

Height:

20-40 ft.

Flower:

Flowers in fall, winter during warm spells, and early spring; rose colored buds open to soft pink single to semi-double flowers fading to almost white; 0.5 in. black fruit

Zones:

4-8

Habit:

Deciduous

Site:

Sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil

Texture:

Medium

Form:

Rounded crown; upright branching; wide spreading

Width:

15-30 ft.

Growth Rate:

Moderate to rapid

Leaf:

Alternate, simple leaf

Tags:

showy flowers, cold tolerant, deciduous, heat tolerant

NCCES plant id: 2137