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Old 19-02-2011, 01:15 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On 18/02/2011 18:53, miriamaid wrote:
can anyone tell me what this plant is called. its in flower now, a
shrub/small tree? clusters of pink and white small bell like flowers
which hang down a bit from opening ball clusters. these are on leafless
upright branches. it looks a bit like a japanese cherry.
i live in surrey uk





Could it be Prunus x subhirtella autumnalis Rosea? It's usually a
medium-sized tree, but you might have a young plant or, perhaps, seedling.

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