About
This deciduous tree, to around 4m tall, with dark green leaves that are often tinted red in autumn. Dark pink, aromatic flowers are produced in late winter and early spring followed by tart, apricot-like, yellow-orange fruit.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferably in full sun or light shade
PruningMinimal pruning needed. Remove any dieback promptly
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceCan suffer from aphids and caterpillar damage
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus