Prunus wattii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ghora & Panigrahi
Source:
rjp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 7: 231 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000992112
Common Names
- Prunus wattii
- Watt's Cherry
- Watt's Almond
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Prunus wattii (also called Chinese Dwarf Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree, native to China, Korea, and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 3–4 m (10–13 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus wattii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in hedges and windbreaks, as it is a fast-growing shrub. The wood of Prunus wattii is used to make furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prunus wattii has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prunus wattii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in early summer. The shrub prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. It prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.
Where to Find Prunus wattii
Prunus wattii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Species in the Prunus genus
Prunus topkegolensis, Prunus taplejungnica, Prunus pensylvanica, Prunus sachalinensis, Prunus nipponica, Prunus yedoensis, Prunus gondouinii, Prunus humilis, Prunus domestica, Prunus ferganica, Prunus fruticans, Prunus prostrata, Prunus lannesiana, Prunus campanulata, Prunus simonii, Prunus ussuriensis, Prunus undulata, Prunus grayana, Prunus velutina, Prunus cornuta, Prunus napaulensis, Prunus pedunculata, Prunus mongolica, Prunus davidiana, Prunus kansuensis, Prunus dasycarpa, Prunus pygeoides, Prunus szechuanica, Prunus setulosa, Prunus caudata, Prunus cercocarpifolia, Prunus argentea, Prunus moldavica, Prunus stepposa, Prunus tadzhikistanica, Prunus vachuschtii, Prunus ssiori, Prunus ravenii, Prunus douglasii, Prunus brachybotrya, Prunus salicifolia, Prunus samydoides, Prunus petunnikowii, Prunus sargentii, Prunus juddii, Prunus guatemalensis, Prunus canescens, Prunus eminens, Prunus armeniaca, Prunus bifrons,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-2114: Based on the initial data import
Gopinath Panigrahi (1924-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panigrahi' in the authors string.
Chhabi Ghora (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghora' in the authors string.