Prunus x subhirtella

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.

Prunus x subhirtella 'Hally Jolivette' // Hally Jolivette Cherry
Tree. Grows to 15' tall and wide, with a multi-stemmed, dense, rounded crown. Fast growth rate when young (up to 3' /yr), becoming moderate as it ages. Pink flower buds open pinkish-white, 1.25" diameter, in late April - early may over a 14-day period, showy. Fruits are rare and not ornamentally important. Leaves are dark green, oblong-ovate, 2-3" long, alternately arranged, with serrate margins. Yellow fall color. Slender twigs are brown, mature bark is reddish-brown. Easy to root from May-July cuttings. Prefers moist, acidic soil in full sun to part shade. Pruning required to maintain tree shape. Zones 5-7. Relatively pest-free for a cherry. Introduced to trade in 1940. Use as a specimen, buffer strip, container, patio, bonsai.
BT004970 - BT004980 - BT004990