Plant Details

Prunus serrula

Birch Bark Cherry or Tibetan Cherry

Zone: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Exposure: Sun

Plant Category: Shade & Flowering Trees

Height: Maximum 20 feet
Width: Minimum 20 feet , Maximum 20 feet

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If you look closely, you can see the bark which has peeled off the trunks of this tree; the peeled bark in whorls is translucent, but the trunk which is left is amazing--shining with colors of mahogony to green and smooth as silk. Although this is considered a flowering cherry, you don't notice the flowers which are small and white. The tree may get to 25'. zone 6

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:31 PM

Of all the cherry trees there are none so outstanding for brilliant red, shiny bark. With the absence of leaves in winter, the bark becomes more visible and one will welcome the peeling colors and textures. Single, white flowers shine in the spring. Grows to 20'.

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:31 PM

The brilliant lustrous, dark red color of [its] bark makes this tree of interest throughout the year, especially during the winter (Wyman); wide-spreading to 25' with narrow, willow-like leaves ; small white flowers. Sun/Med/GdDrain

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:31 PM

Easily one of the most superb bark trees to be had. Polished rings of mahogany bark, exfoliate and become sunlit amber orange shards. 20 x 20 feet.

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Listing Key

Name	City/State	Email	Phone	Prod Type	Availability
Don Schmidt Nursery Inc.	Boring, OR	Email now	503-668-4659	BB: 3