This hardy suckering deciduous shrub has upright stems and forms a low compact bushy habit. It has glossy dark green broad lance-shaped leaves and the bowl-shaped pink flowers appear profusely during late spring and are followed by small fruit. 

Hardiness zones 4 to 9 

Prunus tenella is naturally found from central Europe to Siberia in Russia growing in well drained fertile moist soils in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but dislikes drought or high temperatures. 

The Dwarf Russian Almond is grown for its flowers and compact bushy habit. It is planted in shrub borders or as a specimen in small to medium size gardens. It is also used as a container plant and establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for cold climate regions but is short lived. ID 1873

Prunus (PROO-nus) tenella (te-NEL-la)

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