Prunus maackii Year-round In autumn conspicuous fruits crack

In autumn conspicuous fruits crack open to reveal bright red seeds

Planting in the vicinity of other apple or crabapple trees which flower at a similar time (i

Due to its neat

Semi-double pale pink flowers opening from dark pink buds in early spring

The cultivar 'Caucasica' is more vigorous than the species making it suitable for pleach training

Prunus maackii Year-round In autumn conspicuous fruits crackNative to Mandchuria, eastern Russia and Korea, this tree bears may similarities to our native bird cherry. The flowers unfold into white, 6 8cm long racemes accompanied by the emerging lime green, maturing into mid green, foliage. What sets this species apart is its marvelous shiny cinnamon coloured bark. Requires well drained soil. Very hardy.