Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate to narrowly elliptical with an acuminate tip
Margin
Finely serrate (toothed)
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent central midrib and fine net-like secondary veins
Key Features
Lanceolate shape with finely serrate margins, a tapering acuminate tip, and often bearing tiny glandular nectaries at the base of the blade near the short petiole
Description
The tree features showy pink flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge, smooth reddish-brown bark on younger branches, and a rounded, spreading canopy.
Habitat
Temperate regions with cold winters and warm summers, requiring well-draining loamy soils and full sun exposure
Native Range
Native to Northwest China in the region between the Tarim Basin and the north slopes of the Kunlun Mountains, now widely cultivated in temperate and subtropical regions worldwide