Description | Hally Jolivette Cherry (Prunus) is one of the best flower ornamental cherry trees available. Was introduced in about 1944. |
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Plant Type | Trees Deciduous |
Hardiness Zone | 5-7 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average, moist, withstands drought |
Soil & Site | average, moist, withstands drought |
Flowers | pink buds, open to pinkish white or pure white flowers, can have pinkish blushed centers, blooms before the leaves emerge, can last for up to 20 days |
Leaves | green, orange and red in autumn. |
Dimensions | 15 feet tall, found as small trees or large shrubs, can be top grafted |
Cultivar Origin | Hybridized by Dr. Karl Sax of the Arnold Arboretum, Boston, Massachusetts USA. Introduced by the arboretum in 1948. P. subhirtella and P. x yedoensis were used as parents for this plant. Named after his wife. |
Misc Facts | AKA: PInk Mist Cherry, Blossom Tree, Cherry blossom tree, Ornamental Cherry |
Notes & Reference | #93-North American Landscape Trees (Arthur Lee Jacobson), 245-Trees for American Gardens (Donald Wyman) |