Prunus maximowiczii

Unfortunately this East Asian species is little grown in Finland. Although its flowering can’t match the decorative Japanese cherries, which blossom on bare branches, its habit and hardiness make it an excellent addition to the selection of flowering trees available. The white flowers appear after the leaves. It grows into a beautiful small tree, sometimes multi-stemmed, with the branches placed in attractive layers. The positioning of the leaves indicates a degree of shade tolerance greater than in most cherries.