Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera)

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Tree 



29 May 2015

Cherry plum is a broadleaf deciduous tree and one of the first Prunus species to flower in spring. It can grow to 8m. Its bark is dark grey and develops fissures with age, and its twigs are green and covered in a fine down when young.

Look out for: the leaf stems (petioles) which have two red glands at the top.

Identified in winter by: winter twigs which have buds with very small or indistinct bud scales.

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