Overview & Description

The Ming Cherry (Prunus maackii ‘Ming’) offers year-round elegance for small gardens with its graceful, charming presence. In late spring, dainty clusters of white blossoms create a soft, cloud-like effect. These delicate flowers give way to petite black fruits that songbirds adore, making it wildlife-friendly. Simple green foliage provides a refreshing summer canopy before turning sunny yellow in autumn. When leaves fall, the tree reveals attractive exfoliating bark peeling in thin strips to reveal warm cinnamon tones beneath.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a graceful, rounded, and compact growth habit ideally suited for intimate garden spaces. It forms a petite ornamental tree, typically reaching a mature size of about 15 to 20 feet in both height and spread.

Additional Notes

Deciduous with green summer foliage turning sunny yellow in fall, airy white spring blossoms, wildlife-sustaining black fruits, and ornamental cinnamon-toned winter bark. Hardy and low-maintenance. An outstanding choice for bird-friendly landscapes, Asian-inspired gardens, winter interest plantings, or as a petite focal point delivering outsized charm through every season.