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Rufa (Prunus 'Rufa') is an interesting flowering cherry tree with bark similar to P. serrula (Tibetan Birch Bark Cherry). Identifiable by its attractive peeling, reddish-brown and amber bark. Rusty hairy young shoots and small clusters of pale pink flowers. This tree was first introduced in the Himalayan regions.
Rufa is supplied at a height of between 1.5 and 2.0 metres in a 12 litre container for year round planting and better results than from either bare-root or rootballed stock.
A small sized tree, so expect a height of up to 4 metres (13 foot) after 10 years.
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What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Rufa (Himalayan) Flowering Cherry Tree
Hello, Alan. The order came on Thursday, via a very nice courier. The tree looks healthy and was planted yesterday. The way things are it won't be suffering from drout! Thanks regards Jim 0812
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
Our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Fruit On Ornamental Cherry Trees
If any fruits are formed, they will be small, inedible and barely noticeable.
