About
A densely branched deciduous shrub or small tree with dark green, often three-lobed, leaves. Bowl-shaped pink flowers 3cm across appear on bare branches from early to mid-spring, followed by small, spherical, red 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 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, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toN&E China to North Korea
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferably in full sun
PruningPruning group 5
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn; or by softwood cuttings, with bottom heat, in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and caterpillars
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to bacterial canker, blossom wilt, brown rot, honey fungus and silver leaf. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa