About
A small deciduous tree forming a broad crown of arching-pendulous branches, with dark green leaves turning orange and red in autumn. Clusters of small, single, pale pink flowers almost fade to white, opening from deep rosy-pink buds, on bare branches in early spring.
About the genus
Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist but well-drained soil. Makes an excellent specimen tree
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars and bullfinches
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus