Prunus triloba Rosenmund - Flowering Almond

Prunus triloba 'Rosenmund' is a small deciduous shrub with spring flowering. It is covered with numerous small deep pink pompoms distributed along the reddish branches. The pinkish red floral buds, appear before the leaves. It is cold-resistant and easy to grow in ordinary soil, in full sun or partial shade. Plant it sheltered from strong winds and cold drafts. It will make a sensation as a stand-alone plant in a small garden, in a flower bed, in ainformal flowering hedge, or even in a large container.

From the Rosaceae family, Prunus triloba is a small deciduous shrub, native to China and a cousin of peaches, cherries, and apricots. The 'Rosenmund' variety is appreciated for its double flowers with a slightly deeper pink colour. This Chinese almond tree forms an upright shrub, densely branched and slightly spreading over time. Its branches tend to slightly droop. It reaches between 2 and 3 m in all directions. Its brownish branches remain decorative in winter when the shrub is leafless. In March-April, its almost red-pink buds are densely distributed on the branches. Once the flowers are open, they almost cover the bark. Its double flowers measure about 3 cm in diameter. They are followed by deciduous, 3 to 6 cm long, elliptical, and slightly toothed leaves. Sometimes tinged with pink when budding, they are green and turn yellow in autumn before falling.

The 'Rosenmund' Chinese Almond Tree deserves a special place in a small garden where its modest development is a real asset. Plant it as a stand-alone on a lawn. In a large garden, it can integrate as a background plant in a flower bed or in an informal flowering hedge. Pair it with shrubs that also announce spring, such as Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum' with pale pink and fragrant flowers or the Japanese Quince 'Jet Trail' with white flowers. Consider incorporating some evergreen shrubs to ensure the winter decor when their branches are leafless.
Plant some spring flowering bulbs at its base, such as 'Erlicheer' narcissus or 'White Magic' muscari.
Cut some budding branches to make beautiful bouquets, or even indulge in Ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement.