Scientific Name
Prunus serrula

Common Name
Paperbark cherry

Hardiness Zones: 5-6
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Pyramidal to rounded
Height: 20 to 30'
Width: --
Leaf: 2 to 4" alternate, simple leaves
Flower/Fruit: .6" white flowers in late spring; .5" red fruit
Comments: Glistening, red brown to mahogany like bark
Cultivars: --
 

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