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Double Flowering Plum vs Pink Candles Nanking Cherry

Prunus tomentosa Pink Candles

Prunus triloba Multiplex

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Pink Candles Nanking Cherry
Double Flowering Plum

The Pink Candles Nanking Cherry is a small deciduous cultivar of the Nanking Cherry with attractive pink flowers that then form edible fruit. The flowers emerge close to the branches resembling a pink candle, giving this cultivar its name. The berries are scarlet in colour with a sweet and slightly tart flavor. It fruits mid to late July, and the fruit size and flavor can vary greatly.

The Pink Candles Nanking Cherry is a good choice for use in hedges. It is closely related to plum trees so it can pollinate certain plum species.
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With the Double Flowering Plum in your garden, you'll be the envy of your block. Not only is it a stunning visual, but it is one of the earliest spring bloomers. With its gorgeous double pink blooms, this Plum is irresistible to birds, butterflies, and neighbours alike.

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Pink Candles Nanking Cherry Quick Facts

Double Flowering Plum Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: small
Flavor: sweet, tart
Flowers: pink, round
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Other Names: flowering almond, flowering plum