Below, we’ll take a closer look at Prunus x schmittii, a Japanese ornamental cherry. The tree forms a conical to somewhat vase-shaped crown, and its growth is beautifully upright. Thanks to its somewhat narrow, upright crown, the tree is well-suited for planting along residential streets. The tree also looks great in a green belt or park, reaching a final height of 8 to 10 meters.
Its greatest ornamental value likely lies in its fresh green leaves combined with its slightly glossy brown-red trunk. The tree is easily recognizable by the striking horizontal lenticel stripes on its trunk. Prunus schmittii has dark green, elongated elliptical leaves measuring 5 to 8 cm in length. In the fall, the tree displays a beautiful yellow-orange autumn coloration. You can recognize the schmittii by its striking, glossy brown-red bark with horizontal stripes.
Unlike many other Japanese ornamental cherry trees, this tree blooms rather inconspicuously with pale pink flowers in late March or April. The tree is currently in bloom. This cultivar is a hybrid between Prunus avium and Prunus canescens, described by A. Rehder in 1923.
Location of photos: Oisterwijk, Ruurlo, and our nursery
| Available in: | Root ball, Bare root |
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| Application: | Trees in containers, Trees on rooftops, Large gardens, Squares and parks, Solitary trees, Streets |
| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Vase-shaped / cone-shaped |
| Flower color | White |
| Adult height: | Second size trees 6-12 m |
| Origin: | crossing of Prunus avium and Prunus canescens in 1923 |
| Soil: | Well-drained soil that is not too wet; tolerates paving |
| Flowers: | inconspicuous pale pink flowers (April-May) |
| Fruits: | few to no fruits |
| Environmental factors: | high water table reduces vitality, increasing risk of disease |
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