This deciduous tree has a red-brown trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. The dark green oval leaves turn crimson in autumn and the rose-carmine bell-shaped flowers appear pendent clusters in late winter.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

Prunus campanulata is naturally found from southern Japan to southern China and East Asia growing along forest margins and in ravines at an altitude from 100 m (328 ft) to 1,350 m (4429 ft). It prefers a well drained, fertile moist light sandy to clay soil with a pH range from 4.5 to 7.5 and grows in an open sunny position and is frost resistant but drought tender.

The Taiwan Cherry is grown for its flowers and rounded crown. It is grown as a specimen in small gardens or in groups along borders and avenues. It is also planted in parks and gardens as a small shade tree. It establishes in 4 to 6 years and is long lived. This tree prefers a warmer temperate climate with regular moisture and should be trained when young to form a single trunk with spreading branches. ID 178

Prunus (PROO-nus) campanulata (kam-PAN-yoo-la-ta)

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family