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
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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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