Multi-stem Trees
Prunus serrula
Tibetan cherry
Grown above all for its extraordinary bark, Prunus serrula has stems of polished mahogany-red that peel in fine strips and glow in winter sun. As a multi-stem, it is pure garden jewellery.
Glossy, mahogany-red bark that peels in ribbons
Small white flowers in spring
Neat, compact size for smaller gardens
Spectacular in winter light
Please check before you visit. Our nursery is very well stocked, but what we hold changes with the seasons, so this plant may not always be in stock. Enquire before you head over and we will check availability and the sizes we have for you.
At a glance
Type
Multi-stem tree
Foliage
Deciduous
Seasons of interest
Year-round bark, spring flowers
Eventual size
Typically 4 to 8 m tall
Position
Full sun or partial shade
Soil
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness
Fully hardy in the UK
Available
A range of sizes and forms. Ask our team for current specimens and pricing.
Why we love it
Few trees have bark as beautiful as the Tibetan cherry. The stems shine like polished wood, and as the old bark peels away, fresh copper and red tones are revealed beneath.
Multi-stem specimens show off the bark from every angle, making this a showpiece through the darker months.
How to use it
Plant it where low winter sun can catch the stems: beside a path, near a window or as a focal point in a courtyard. Underplant with snowdrops, hellebores or dark-leaved groundcover to set off the bark.
Planting and aftercare
Plant between autumn and spring and water well through the first two summers. Prune only in summer if needed, as cherries are best cut in dry weather. Gently rubbing the stems keeps the bark polished.
See it in person
Every plant at Form is hand-selected, none contains new peat, and nothing beats choosing yours by eye. Visit our Row Town showroom in Surrey, just 30 minutes from London, where our team will show you the best of what is on the nursery right now. We deliver across London, Surrey and the Home Counties, and nationwide.
Walk in any time during opening hours and you will be looked after. If you would like dedicated time with a specialist, book a Genus Bar appointment.
Frequently asked questions
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Its glossy, mahogany-red bark is one of the most striking of any tree, peeling in fine strips to reveal fresh colour beneath.
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Prune cherries in summer, in dry weather, to reduce the risk of disease. Very little pruning is usually needed.
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We keep a very well-stocked nursery, but our stock changes with the seasons, so availability varies. Please email us before you visit and we will check what we have and the sizes available.
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Yes, and we would love you to. Every multi-stem tree is individual, with its own branch structure and character, so we always encourage customers to choose by eye. Our largest specimens are held at our Row Town showroom in Surrey. Walk in any time during opening hours, or book a Genus Bar appointment with one of our specialists. If you can’t visit, we are happy to send photographs of individual trees.
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Yes, we deliver nationwide. Deliveries are arranged by our dedicated in-house operations team, and larger specimens can be offloaded by HI-AB or Moffett where needed. We will always agree the most suitable option with you before delivery.
All our multi-stem trees
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Prunus serrula
Can’t see what you’re looking for?
Get in touch and we’ll help you find it. Our nursery is very well stocked and we can source almost any plant through our network of trusted growers. Email info@formplants.com, or send us your whole plant list through our bespoke sourcing service.