Cherry, Rose, Fruit Trees and More…

Wild Cherry

Prunus avium.

Leaves are oval with finely-toothed edges. They are shiny and dark green above, paler beneath. Twigs are brown with horizontal lenticels. The bark is shiny and reddish-brown with prominent horizontal lines. The Wild Cherry produces clusters of small, white flowers in early spring, followed by small, red or black cherries that are sweet and edible.

Double Wild Cherry

Prunus avium var.

A variation of the wild cherry.

Single flowers have one layer of petals, while double flowers have multiple layers of petals.

Black Cherry

Prunus serotina.

The bark of a mature black cherry tree is dark, rough, and furrowed, with a reddish-brown colour that develops white horizontal lines as the tree ages. The leaves of the black cherry are oval-shaped and serrated, with a glossy dark green colour on the upper surface and a lighter green on the lower surface. The black cherry tree produces clusters of small white flowers in the spring, which are followed by small, bitter fruit that is dark red or black in colour when ripe.

Weeping Cherry

Prunus pendula var.

The weeping cherry is a deciduous tree known for its cascading branches and delicate pink flowers.

Pin Cherry

Prunus pensylvanica.

The Pin Cherry is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 meters tall. It has thin, upright branches and a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are small and oval, with serrated edges. The flowers are white or pink and bloom in early spring. The fruit is small and red.

Cherry Laurel

Prunus laurocerasus.

The Cherry Laurel is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers in spring. The fruits are small, black berries.

Whitebeam

Sorbus aria.

A Whitebeam is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 meters tall. It has white flowers that bloom in spring, and its fruits are small black berries. The leaves are oval-shaped and have a serrated edge.

Also in the Park:

• Finnish Whitebeam.

Sweedish Whitebeam

Sorbus intermedia.

The Swedish whitebeam is a small to medium-sized tree, typically growing 20-30 feet tall. The leaves are oval-shaped and have serrated edges. They are dark green in summer and turn yellow in autumn. The flowers are white and are arranged in small clusters. The fruits are small, round berries that are white or yellow. 

Rowan

Sorbus aucuparia.

The rowan tree is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree also known as the Mountain Ash (but unrelated to the Ash tree).   

They have a slender, upright trunk and a spreading crown. The leaves are compound, with 7-15 leaflets that are serrated along the edges. The leaves turn a brilliant red in autumn.

The flowers of the Rowan Tree are small and creamy white, and they are borne in dense clusters.

Crab Apple

Malus sylvestris.

The leaves of the Crab Apple are ovate or elliptical in shape, with serrated edges, and turn a beautiful mix of yellow, orange, and red in the autumn. The tree produces showy clusters of fragrant, pink or white flowers in the spring, followed by small, edible fruit that can be red, yellow, or green in colour, depending on the variety.

Chanticleer Pear

Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’.

The Chanticleer Pear is a thornless cultivar of the Callery pear that is known for its beautiful white flowers and vivid red autumn foliage. It is a small to medium-sized tree that can grow up to 25 feet tall. The flowers are produced in spring and are followed by small, inedible fruits.

Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna.

The leaves are lobed or toothed, and alternate or opposite depending on the species. Hawthorns typically bloom in the spring or early summer with small, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters called corymbs. The flowers are usually white, but some species have pink or red flowers. After blooming, the trees produce small fruit that resemble tiny apples or berries.

Medlar-Thorn

X Crataemespilus graniflora.

Medlar-thorn is an intergeneric hybrid between the Medlar and the Hawthorn.

It is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 10 meters tall. The leaves are oval or oblong, with small teeth along the edges. The flowers are white or pink and are produced in clusters in the spring. The fruit is a small, round pom, which is brown when ripe. 

Fig

Ficus carica.

Typically a small deciduous tree or large shrub, often multi-trunked.
Large leaves, with 3-5 lobes.
Carries a fleshy Pear-shaped fruit, with green skin that ripens to purple, brown, or black, depending on the variety.
Sweet, fleshy interior with numerous tiny seeds.

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