Prunus × arnoldiana is a hybrid species of Prunus discovered growing on the grounds of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. It is a cross of flowering plum, Prunus triloba, and cherry plum, Prunus cerasifera.[1] One of its parents was initially thought to be Prunus tomentosa.[2] It differs from P. triloba in a number of features, the most important being having more copious white flowers. P. triloba flowers are usually pink. Likewise, it differs from P. cerasifera in a number of features, the most important being its more compact, shrubby growth form.[1]

Prunus × arnoldiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Species:
P. × arnoldiana
Binomial name
Prunus × arnoldiana

References

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  1. ^ a b c J. Arnold Arb. 2:121. 1920
  2. ^ "Asiatic cherry-trees". Bulletin of Popular Information. VI (2). Arnold Arboretum: 6. 10 May 1920.