Prunus × arnoldiana
Prunus × arnoldiana is a hybrid species of Prunus discovered growing on the grounds of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. It is a cross of flowering plum, Prunus triloba, and cherry plum, Prunus cerasifera.[1] One of its parents was initially thought to be Prunus tomentosa.[2] It differs from P. triloba in a number of features, the most important being having more copious white flowers. P. triloba flowers are usually pink. Likewise, it differs from P. cerasifera in a number of features, the most important being its more compact, shrubby growth form.[1]
| Prunus × arnoldiana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Prunus |
| Species: | P. × arnoldiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Prunus × arnoldiana | |
References
- J. Arnold Arb. 2:121. 1920
- "Asiatic cherry-trees". Bulletin of Popular Information. Arnold Arboretum. VI (2): 6. 10 May 1920.
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