Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole bearing glandular nectaries
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and secondary veins
Key Features
Lanceolate blade shape, finely serrate margin, and tapered apex matching Prunus foliage
Description
Small deciduous tree featuring smooth greyish bark, showy pink spring flowers, and fleshy stone fruits
Habitat
Full sun in well-drained, fertile loamy soils with moderate moisture
Native Range
Native to Northwest China, now widely cultivated in temperate and subtropical regions worldwide
Identified on 10/14/2026