Prunus Species, Flowering Almond, Flowering Plum, Rose Tree of China

Prunustriloba

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
Species
triloba (try-LO-buh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Shelby, Alabama

Los Angeles, California

Peyton, Colorado

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fredonia, New York

Belfield, North Dakota

Indianola, Oklahoma

Lexington, South Carolina

Clarksville, Tennessee

Sunnyside, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Minneapolis, MN (Zone 4b) | April 2015 | positive

We have one that is a family heirloom. It blooms every year in Minneapolis and provides much-needed spring color in the garden. It tole...Read More

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| June 2003 | neutral

I am a new gardener in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. I have had this plant for 3 years with heavy blooms each spring. After the bl...Read More

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| June 2003 | neutral

We think this plant is most striking in the spring when blooming, it makes a tremendous show. However, in 2002 and now 2003 we are exper...Read More

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Vandiver, AL (Zone 7a) | March 2003 | positive

I am growing this plant in Alabama (U.S.), in Zone 7a and have been for about 10 years. I received it as a pass-along plant from a lovely...Read More

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