Prunus campanulata

Short-lived small deciduous tree, 15 to 25ft tall and almost as wide; smooth, reddish-brown bark; coarsely serrated leaves, 3.6in long, with pubescent undersides.

Fast-growing Taiwan cherry will usually bloom in its third year from seed. This is an outstanding flowering tree for the Japanese style garden or simply as a specimen or accent anywhere early spring color is desired. Unfortunately, Taiwan cherry seldom lives more than 10-15 years.

Light: Does best in full sun, but will tolerate considerable shade.

Moisture: Regular garden watering.

Taiwan cherry tolerates heat better than other flowering cherries.

Propagation: Seeds, tip cuttings in spring and early summer.

Similar plants:

• Prunus armeniaca, Amygdalus armeniaca (Apricot)
• Prunus avium (Wild Cherry, Sweet Cherry)
• Prunus cerasifera, Prunus divaricata (Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum, St. Lukes Flowering Plum)
• Prunus cerasoides (Himalayan flowering cherry)
• Prunus dulcis, Prunus amygdalus, Amygdalus communis (Almond)
• Prunus glandulosa, Prunus japonica, Cerasus glandulosa (Chinese Bush Cherry, Chinese Plum, Korean Cherry, Dwarf Flowering Almond)
• Prunus ilicifolia (Hollyleaf Cherry, Evergreen Cherry)
• Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry Laurel)
• Prunus persica var. nectarina (Nectarine)
• Prunus persica, Amygdalus persica (Peach)