This tree is on the north side of the Grass Path.

Prunus maackii is commonly called the Manchurian cherry or Amur chokecherry. It is native to Korea and both banks of the Amur river; in Manchuria (northeastern China) and southeastern Russia.

purchased from Blakedown Nurseries, Kidderminster in December 1998.

A deciduous tree, growing to 4 to 10 m.

The bark on young trees is very distinct, smooth, glossy bronze-yellow, but becoming fissured and dull dark grey-brown with age.

The leaves are alternate, ovate, 4 to 8 cm long and 2.8 to 5 cm wide. With an entire or very finely serrated margin. Dark green above, slightly paler and pubescent on the veins below.

The flowers are produced on erect spikes 5 to 7 cm long. Each flower 8 to 10 mm in diameter, with five white petals.

The fruit is cherry-like 5 to 7 mm in diameter. Green at first, turning first red then dark purple or black at maturity.

Named after Richard Karlovich Maack (1825-1886) who discovered it circa 1857. Introduced to cultivation by way of St Petersburg (Leningrad) in 1910.

Grown as an ornamental tree, mainly for its decorative bark. The fruit has been used in the manufacture of juice, jelly and jam.