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Prunus serrula, called birch bark cherry, birchbark cherry, paperbark cherry, or Tibetan cherry, is a species of cherry native to , and is used as an ornamental in many parts of the world for its striking coppery-red bark.


Description
Prunus serrula is a small deciduous tree, often with multiple stems, reaching a height of . The leaves are arranged alternately, simple, 5–10 cm long and 1.5–2.0 cm broad and a serrate margin. The smooth bark is a brownish red, with prominent horizontal . The outer layer of the bark is remarkably tough, approaching the strength of .


Flowers
The flowers, typical of Prunus, are produced in clusters of one to three. The fruit is a small oval bright red .


Cultivation
Prunus serrula is grown as an , especially for winter interest. It tolerates a variety of soil types and has a wide pH range. It prefers full sun and does well in USDA 5 to 8. Its potential as an invasive species is low, as it is susceptible to many common garden diseases and pests such as , and .

It is sometimes to (Japanese cherry) crowns, forming a tree with red bark and showier flowers.

In 2012 the 'Branklyn' variety gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.


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