Prunus serrula
Birch bark cherry · also Birchbark cherry, Paperbark cherry, Tibetan cherry
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Prunus serrula is a medium-sized deciduous tree known for its striking coppery-red bark that exfoliates to reveal a glossy new layer. It produces small white flowers and black drupes that are a food source for birds. Valued for its unique bark providing winter interest, it thrives in cold winters, moderate summers, and well-drained soils, making it a popular ornamental tree.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 1890.08%—4.4 in
- 600.01%35 yr12 in
- 500.02%16 yr5.9 in
- 340.02%—10 in
- 240.00%—2.1 in
- 140.03%11 yr2.4 in
- 70.01%—2.0 in
- 30.01%—11 in
Traits
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 30 ft
- Canopy spread
- 30 ft
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May
Trunk diameters across every city: median 5.0 in, mean 7.2 in, 90th percentile 14 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Other Prunus in the catalogue
60 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
