Prunus orientalis Koehne

A shrub that loses its leaves. It grows 3 m high and spreads 2 m wide. The stems are erect and branching. The leaves are narrowly oval and silvery. They are densely hairy. The flowers are pink and open. They have 5 petals. They are in small clusters 2.5 cm across. The fruit are downy berries.

It is a temperate plant. It will grow on most soils. It is best in open sunny positions. It is resistant to drought and frost.

Plants can be grown by seeds or cuttings.