Prunus campanulata

Prunus campanulata is a relatively small tree that originates from Southeast Asia. Its smooth trunk is a reddish brown, and its branches have a sculptural shape. Its leaves are simple and serrated at the end. It bears bright pink bell-shaped flowers. Its flowering display is spectacular in its beauty. Prunus campanulata is even ahead of almonds in Israel, both in flowering and in covering with the new green foliage. The flowers appear on exposed branches before the leaves bloom. The leaves bloom in a bright, fresh green and darken as they mature toward summer. The tree’s fall appearance is also impressive in a bright orange.

In its maturity, the tree is resistant to relatively extreme cold conditions. The tree suffers greatly from attacks from various pests and therefore, unfortunately, is not long-lived. However, its horticultural benefits make it a tree that is worth planting anyway. The tree’s leaves and its fruit’s stones are toxis because they contain cyanide.

Additional Rose Trees:
Pyrus calleryana | Pyrus calleryana ‘Aristocrat’ | Prunus amygdalus ‘Um El Fahem’ | Prunus amygdalus ‘Ayalon’ | cherry plum – Prunus serasifera | Taiwan cherry – Prunus campanulata