About
A narrow, upright deciduous tree to 15m. The new foliage is red-flushed as it emerges, then green in summer, before turning bright red in autumn. A profusion of pale pink flowers are produced in spring; these are followed by small dark red fruits.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun
PruningSee pruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by budding or grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus