Prunus

Prunus X blireiana BLIREIANA PLUM
The interesting, vase-shape of this tree give it a classic look. Blireiana Plum is a deciduous tree that can reach a height and width of 20'. Leaves measure 2-3 inches long and are a dark red turning a bronze color in the summer. Double flowers occur in the spring, are 1 inch long and are bright pink in color. USDA: 5-9 Sunset: 3-22, 32-34, 39

Prunus caroliniana 'Bright 'n Tight' CAROLINA LAUREL CHERRY
Carolina Laurel Cherry is an outstanding evergreen shrub or small tree that has shiny dark green foliage. This tree normally reaches 10-15' high and spreads to about 8'. Leaves measure 2-4 inches long and are a dark, glossy green color. Tree can exhibit drought tolerance once established. USDA: 7-11 Sunset: 5-24, 26-31

Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' CAROLINA LAUREL CHERRY
This tree has a dense canopy of glossy green leaves that make it a perfect small shade tree. The maximum size of this evergreen rarely exceeds 15' high with an equal spread. Leaves measure 2-4 inches long and are glossy green in color. This tree can exhibit drought tolerance once established. USDA: 7-11 Sunset: 5-24, 26-31

Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' ('Pissardii') PURPLE-LEAF PLUM
Dark purple foliage along with light pink flowers in the spring make this tree a show year around. This deciduous tree can reach a height and width of 30'. Leaves measure 2-3 inches long and are dark purple in color turning red in the fall. Flowers are light pink and occur in the springtime giving way to small ¼" fruits. This tree is resistant to oak root fungus. USDA: 5-9 Sunset: 3-24, 28, 31-34, 39

Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius' KRAUTER VESUVIUS PURPLE-LEAF PLUM
The color of the foliage in addition to its small size makes this tree a winner. This deciduous tree, with its upright form, generally grows to a height of 20' with a spread of 15'. Unique, purple colored leaves measure 2-3 inches wide. Pink flowers are produced in the spring, but color of foliage is most desirable characteristic. Tree is resistant to oak root fungus. USDA: 5-9 Sunset: 3-24, 28, 31-34, 39

Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud' THUNDERCLOUD PURPLE-LEAF PLUM
Dark red, almost black, leaves give this tree a great look. This is a deciduous tree with a more rounded form than 'Krauter Vesuvius' that can reach a height and width of 20'. Leaves measure 2-3 inches long and are a dark, dark red color. Light pink to white colored flowers appear in the spring. This is one of the first Prunus to bloom in the spring. Tree is resistant to oak root fungus. USDA: 5-9 Sunset: 3-24, 28, 31-34, 39

Prunus x cistena DWARF RED-LEAF PLUM, PURPLE-LEAF SAND CHERRY
A compact red-leaf tree that has striking foliage. This deciduous small tree or shrub rarely grows above 10' high and 8' wide. Leaves measure 2-3 inches long and are dark red in color. Single, pink flowers bloom in spring before leaves appear. Tree makes a nice patio or courtyard tree and does well in the high as well as low desert. USDA: 3-9 Sunset: 1-22, 32-45

Prunus mexicana MEXICAN PLUM
Beautiful springtime flowers make this an attractive tree. This is a deciduous small tree or shrub that can grow to 20' high with a roughly equal spread. Bark is light brown in color and rough in texture. Tree is native to the plains of the U.S. USDA: 6-8

Prunus mume FLOWERING APRICOT
Beautiful double flowers make this tree a spectacle in the spring. The Flowering Apricot is a deciduous tree that generally grows to a height and width of 20'. Pointed leaves measure 2-4 inches long and are a light green color. The white to red flowers that bloom in the spring look like small Camellia blooms and measure 1-2 inches across. Bark is smooth and light brown in color with gray stippling. As far as our selections are concerned they fall into the flowering and flowering/fruiting. The latter producing not only beautiful flowers, but fruit as well. USDA: 6-8 Sunset: 3-9, 12-24, 31-34, 39 (all selections)

FLOWERING

'Peggy Clark' - This selection has rose colored, double flowers with long stamens and red calyxes.

'Rosemary Clark' - This selection has early blooming, double white flowers that have red calyxes.

FRUITING/FLOWERING

' Ume ' White - This selection has pure white flowers with white calyxes. A small fruit follows the flower and is used for pickling and in Japanese cuisine.

Prunus persica FLOWERING PEACH
Beautiful blooms reward one with a show in the spring. This is a deciduous tree that can reach 15' high with an equal spread. Leaves measure 4-6 inches long and turn golden yellow to red in the fall. Bark is gray in color with warty bumps on the surface. Flowers occur in the spring and are colored various shades of white and red. As far as our selections are concerned they fall into the flowering and flowering/fruiting. The latter producing not only beautiful flowers, but fruit as well. Characteristics of the selections we grow are listed below. USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-24, 30-34, 39 (all selections)

FLOWERING

'Early Pink' - This selection is an early bloomer having single pink flowers.

'Early Red' - This selection is an early bloomer with single red flowers.

'Early White' - This selection is an early bloomer with single white flowers.

'Helen Borchers' - This selection is a late bloomer with semi-double pink, 2 inch wide flowers.

'Late Pink' - This selection is a late bloomer with single pink flowers.

'Late Red' - This selection is a late bloomer with single red flowers.

FRUITING/FLOWERING

'Red Baron' - This selection produces double red flowers. Freestone fruit has yellow skin and flesh, is very juicy, and sweet.

'Saturn' - This selection produces double pink flowers. Large, freestone fruit has yellow skin and flesh.

'Variegated' - Flowers of this selection may be completely white, completely red, or a variegated combination.

Prunus serrulata FLOWERING CHERRY
This species of tree is well loved for its flowering characteristics. The Flowering Cherry is a deciduous tree that normally grows to 20-30' high and has an equal spread. Flowers are various shades of pink, occur in the springtime and measure 1-2 inches across. Characteristics of the selections we grow are listed below. USDA: 4-8 Sunset: 3-7, 14-20, 32-34

'Amanogawa' - This selection is a columnar tree that can reach 25-30' high with a spread of 5-7'. Flowers are semi-double and light pink in color with slightly darker petal margins.

'Beni Hoshi' - A fast growing selection with an arching branching patter. Bright pink flowers are single, have slightly angular petals, and hang below the branches.

'Kwanzan' - This selection has straight, upright branches and rose colored, single flowers.

'Mt. Fuji' ('Shirotae') - This selection has strong horizontal branching, and semi-double blooms that open white then mature to a light pink.

'Pink Cloud' - A selection that was discovered in Southern California at Huntington Botanic Gardens. Tree takes on rounded, slightly weeping form. Flowers are single and pink in color. This is the best selection for warmer climates

' Taiwan ' - This selection is an early blooming tree with purple to pink colored blooms. A good choice for warmer climates

Prunus X subhirtella 'Pendula' DOUBLE PINK WEEPING CHERRY
The beautiful flowers and weeping form fit well into any garden. This is a deciduous tree that can reach 10' high with an equal spread. Leaves measure 2-3 inches long and turn a bronze color in the fall. Flowers measure ½ -1 inch long, are light pink in color and bloom early in the season. USDA: 4-8 Sunset: 2-7, 14-20, 32-41

Prunus X subhirtella 'Autumnalis' AUTUMN FLOWERING CHERRY
This selection produces spectacular blooms in spring as well as in the fall. Autumn Flowering Cherry is a deciduous tree that reaches 25' high and ends up with an equal spread. Leaves measure 2-3 inches long, are dark green in color then turn yellow in fall. Double flowers range from white to pink in. USDA: 4-8 Sunset: 2-7, 14-20, 32-41

Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red' CANADA RED CHOKECHERRY
This Chokecherry is a great tree that ends up having a pleasing, rounded head. Deciduous by nature, this tree generally grows to a height of 20-30' with an equal spread. Leaves measure 2-4 inches long and are green in color when new then turning dark red at maturity. Fragrant, white flowers appear in spring and are followed by small, black, astringent "cherries". A very tough tree native to Eastern United States. USDA: 2-7 Sunset: 1-3, 10

Prunus X yedoensis 'Akebono' AKEBONO FLOWERING CHERRY
The flowers of this tree are breathtaking! This is a deciduous tree that can reach a height and spread of 25'. Leaves measure 2-3 inches long and are dark green in color turning yellow in the fall. Flowers are white to light pink in color, occur early in the springtime and cover the entire tree. USDA: 2-7 Sunset: 1-3, 10, 14-20, 32-34, 39