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Prunus glandulosa 'Sinensis' (D)

dwarf flowering almond 'Sinensis'

A rounded, multi-stemmed shrub to 1.5m tall, with finely toothed leaves. In spring, before the foliage unfurls, it produces double pink flowers which are clustered densely along the branches

Synonyms
Prunus glandulosa 'Rosea Plena'
Prunus japonica 'Flore Roseoplena'

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by budding or grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

See pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus

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