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Tree of The Week PRUNUS SERRULA Tibetan Cherry
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Most ornamental cherry trees are known for there wonderful flowers in the spring, but this fabulous tree is better know for having a vibrant glossy copper coloured bark all year round.
Growing to a maximum height of 10m/30ft this cherry tree is ideal for small gardens as it is not too dense allowing light to filter through year round. It has small willow like leaves that arrive in April accompanied by small white flowers. But the stand out feature of this tree is the wonderful mahogany bark. Dark older bark will peel away revealing glossy copper coloured new bark underneath and is especially striking in winter when gardens are a little light on features. It will grow on most soil as long as it is not too wet and it prefers good sun.
As always comments and questions are welcome.
Simon
We have a serrula in our garden,it’s about 12 years old but for the past couple of years it has had no leaves or flowers. Do you think it has died and how do I tell?
I am sorry to say that it does sound as though your serrula has died, the lack of leaves being the biggest indicator. But if you are able to send me a digital photograph of the tree to info@chewvalleytrees.co.uk I should be able to confirm this for you. Simon