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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Prunus avium ‘De Prusse’

A cultivar of Prunus avium L. Probably the cherry ‘De Prusse’ listed by Don as ‘not so well known’, but not described.

Horticultural & Botanical History

I have found no additional information on this cherry.

History at Camden Park

Listed in an Addendum to the 1857 catalogue only [Cherry no.15/1857].

Notes

Published Apr 22, 2010 - 05:46 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2011 - 04:33 PM

Family Rosaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, unknown

Synonyms
Common Name

Probably a Dessert Cherry

Name in the Camden Park Record

Prusse  

Confidence level low