Prunus himalayana
Prunus himalayana
- Native to:
- China | India | Myanmar | Nepal
iNaturalist: © siddarthmachado (iNaturalist #41426231)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Prunus
- Species:
- Prunus himalayana
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
- Fall Color:
- yellow, orange
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2–3 months to break dormancy.
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