Prunus petunnikowii

Prunus petunnikowii

Native to:
Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Prunus
Species:
Prunus petunnikowii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 3-4 months; germination occurs in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash