About Prunus davidiana (Carrière) Franch.
Prunus davidiana (Carrière) Franch. is a deciduous, upright tree that reaches a maximum height and spread of 9 m (30 ft) by 9 m (30 ft). Young branches are whippy, upright, and smooth, while the bark is smooth and dark purplish-red. Its dark green, glabrous leaves are shaped lanceolate to narrow ovate, ranging 5–12 cm (2–5 in) in length. Leaves have a long, slender tapering point, finely toothed margins, and glandular petioles. Flowering occurs in late winter to early spring, or specifically in February. The flowers are 2.5 cm (1 in) wide, colored white through pale pink to rosy, and have very short pedicels. The tree produces yellow, furry, edible fruit. It is fully hardy and prefers full sun. In China, it is widely grown as an ornamental tree; its fruit is eaten but not considered highly desirable. It is also used as a source of rootstocks for peach cultivation in peach growing regions around the world.
