Prunus 'Pink Ballerina' (cherry 'Pink Ballerina') — Bushy

Overview

Prunus 'Pink Ballerina' is a bushy tree in the genus Prunus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Prunus 'Pink Ballerina' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Prunus 'Pink Ballerina' (cherry 'Pink Ballerina') is a bushy deciduous tree belonging to the genus Prunus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen trees or shrubs known for their prominent spring blooms. This cultivar thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position with moderately fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders. 'Pink Ballerina' is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in early summer with bottom heat.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Prunus

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Exposed
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Prunus 'Pink Ballerina' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Tree
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Prunus 'Pink Ballerina'

Propagation: Softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat
Pest resistance: Cherry blackfly, Aphids, Leaf-mining moths, Caterpillars
Disease resistance: Peach leaf curl, Silver leaf, Bacterial canker, Blossom wilt, Honey fungus