Prunus maackii ‘Amber Beauty’ | Manchurian Cherry

The Prunus maackii 'Amber Beauty' is a beautiful, ornamental Cherry with all year round interest. It has an upright crown when young which becomes rounded with age, and will reach heights of 7-12m. This tree is best known for its smooth, glossy bark that shines amber-gold and peels off in horizontal, thin, papery strips. Small, white, scented fluffy flowers appear in clusters in spring followed by small, green leaves with a pointed tip and serrated edges. The leaves turn yellow in autumn, complementing the stunning glossy bark. The Prunus maackii 'Amber Beauty' will thrive in most free-draining soil.

Mature Height

7-12m

Tree Features

Bark is glossy, shiny amber-gold and peels off in horizontal papery strips.

Small, green leaves with pointed tip and serrated edges that turn yellow in autumn.

Small, scented white fluffy flowers appear in clusters in spring.

Small, round black fruit in autumn.

Growing Conditions

Will thrive in most free-draining soil in sun or light shade, does not like wet ground.

Season of Interest

Spring - Clusters of white blossom.

Winter - Glossy, shiny bark is amber-gold.

Tree Type

Standard, Multistem

Growing Locations

Gardens, Parklands, Street Planting, City/Towns

Evergreen / Deciduous?

Deciduous
Did you know?

Native to Manchuria, Korea and Siberia, the Prunus maackii 'Amber Beauty' can survive in the severest European climates with temperature lower than -20. Some gardeners clean and wipe a little nut oil on the bark to bring out the warm colours of amber and gold in the glowing bark.