Description
Cherry Amur ‘Ming’ – burgundy exfoliating bark adding winter interest
Prunus maackii ‘Ming’
Zone:Â 2
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 25′ high x 15′ wide
Canopy:Â Dense, upright rounded
Growth Rate: Moderate
Special Features: Dark red exfoliating bark, clusters of small white flowers, small black fruit
Fall Color:Â Â Yellow
Description: Â A beautiful accent tree with a rounded upright growth habit. Broad, lanced-shaped dark green foliage and radiant reddish-bronze bark. Ming Cherry is known for its cold tolerance. AÂ versatile and low-maintenance ornamental tree with a multi-season appeal.
Ornamental Features: Ming Cherry has clusters of small white flowers in late spring that are followed by small black fruit. These flowers appear before the leaves, creating a charming display of blossom. It has dark green foliage throughout the season that turns yellow in the fall and burgundy exfoliating bark adding winter interest.
Landscape Attributes: This tree is commonly planted as an ornamental for its attractive flowers, foliage, and bark. It’s also valued for its ability to withstand tough growing conditions, such as poor soils and drought.
