Prunus serrula 'Branklyn' – Prunus serrula 'Branklyn'

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Prunus serrula 'Branklyn' – Prunus serrula 'Branklyn'

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Prunus serrula is a species known in England as the Birch bark cherry. The species owes this name to its shiny, mahogany-coloured bark that peels off paper-like. 'Branklyn' differs from this species in that the crown is narrow vase-shaped when young and vase-shaped when older. This makes the tree much more widely applicable than the species P. serrula, which has a round crown. The bark is shiny mahogany-red/brown, slightly lighter and perhaps even smoother and shinier than in P. serrula. The bark leaves off attractively in papery strips. The dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn before falling off. The flowers are arranged in clusters of up to 4 flowers together or are single. They are creamy white and open in April. They may be followed by small red fruits that later turn black. The flowers and fruits are dwarfed in ornamental value by the beautiful bark. 'Branklyn' was selected as an unnamed seedling in the garden of the same name in Perth, Scotland, because of its beautifully different crown shape and bark. Like P. serrula, 'Branklyn' does not tolerate wet soils. Very suitable for use in gardens, parks, narrow profiles and in A-locations.
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Multi-stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Width
3-4m
Crown
vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs dark brown, bark shiny mahogany red, strongly flaking
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange
Flowers
cream white, flowers in April
Fruits
red, black
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, tree containers, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) vase-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white average growing all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Prunus serrula 'Branklyn'

Prunus serrula 'Branklyn' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus serrula 'Branklyn' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Prunus serrula 'Branklyn' turn yellow, orange in autumn.

The right time to plant Prunus serrula 'Branklyn' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus serrula 'Branklyn' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus serrula 'Branklyn' blooms in april.
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