


Russian Almond vs Cherry Prinsepia

Prunus tenella

Prinsepia sinensis



Russian Almond
Cherry Prinsepia




Check out our YouTube channel video of the Russian Almond here.

Cherry Prinsepia is an attractive, cold hardy shrub with thorny stems and a rounded shape.

Primarily used for its shrub and hedge characteristics, Cherry Prinsepia is also grown for its ornamental fruit. Tart in flavor, the red berries are edible and enjoyed by birds and humans alike.

If deer are an issue on your property, try planting Cherry Prinsepia in a tight row to create a dense hedge to deter them.



Zone: 2a
Zone: 3b
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Flowers: bright pink flowers in spring
Flowers: yellow-white
Bark: smooth brick red bark
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: 20 years
Life span: medium
Maintenance: low
Maintenance: low
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none
Pollution tolerance: high
Pollution tolerance: high

Other Names: dwarf russian almond

Ships To Canada: yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada: yes
Ships to USA: no