Prunus spinulosa is an evergreen species of cherry-laurel native to southeastern China and warmer parts of Japan.[1] Its lustrous leaves superficially resemble those of holly. Individual trees can reach 20 m, and are typically found growing in places with high ambient humidity, such as forested areas near larger rivers.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Prunus |
| Section: | P. sect. Laurocerasus |
| Species: | P. spinulosa
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References edit
- ^ Kuitert, Wybe (1999). Japanese Flowering Cherries. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. ISBN 9780881924688.
- ^ "Prunus spinulosa Siebold & Zucc. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science".
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