About
A densely branched, deciduous shrub to 2m, with often 3-lobed leaves which take on yellow and orange autumn colour. In early spring, before the foliage emerges, it bears a profusion of double pink flowers.
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 hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. May be trained as a wall shrub if the old flowering shoots are pruned back immediately after flowering
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