Prunus pedunculata
Prunus pedunculata
- Native to:
- China, Russia
Виктор Яковлевич Кузеванов (Victor Kuzevanov),Bay State Nurseries Wyman, Windsor H Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Cambridge, M.A. : Shady Hill Nurseries,Elm City Nursery Co Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927,Natural History Society of Montreal,Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain) Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain). Extracts from the proceedings,G V Nicelli,Princeton Nurseries Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Koch, Karl,Fonssagrives, J. B,Barney, Everett H
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Prunus
- Species:
- Prunus pedunculata
- USDA Symbol:
- PRPE5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification; germination can be erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI