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Cherry Blossom Tree - Description
- Prunus ‘Royal Burgundy’ is a standout purple-leaved flowering cherry tree
- Medium-sized, slightly spreading deciduous tree with deep burgundy foliage
- Latin Name: Prunus serrulata ‘Royal Burgundy’
- Flowering Period: March to April
- Ideal for Small to Medium Sized Gardens
- Tree Shape: Half-Standard with Clear Stem
- Current Height: 60cm
- Pot Size: 5 Litres
- Potted Tree, Ready for Planting
- In Spring, it bursts into masses of rose-pink, double flowers
- Glossy bronze to purple foliage provides year-round interest
Delivery - Important Note - Please Read
- We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
- Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item
Cherry Blossom Tree - Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Upright when young, forming a dome-shaped crown as it matures
- Leaves: Glossy, oval, purple foliage turning scarlet red in autumn
- Flowers: Large double, rose-pink blooms in Spring
- Blooms cover the canopy from March to April
- Deciduous tree with attractive seasonal changes
- Mature Size: Up to 12m height & 8m spread
- Can be maintained smaller through pruning
- Perfect for small gardens, courtyards & decorative planting
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Frost hardy and tolerant of urban pollution
Cherry Blossom Tree - Uses
- Excellent for vibrant spring colour and ornamental display
- Great choice for Japanese-style gardens
- Ideal for patios, small lawns or feature planting
- Note: Cherry blossom trees have shallow roots – plant 4m from paving or driveways
Cherry Blossom Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Plant all year round, avoiding frozen ground
Positioning Trees
- Choose a sunny location with room for crown to spread
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained – clay, light or sandy
- Thrives in acidic, neutral, or alkaline soils
- Plant approx. 4m from hard surfaces
- Hold plant at ground level when planting and backfill with soil
- Ensure tree is upright and firm soil around roots
- Level soil around base after planting
After Care
- Soak the pot for 10 minutes before planting
- Water thoroughly after planting and during dry weather
- Keep base weed-free to promote growth
- Weed regularly, especially to control bindweed
- Avoid grass growth near the trunk
- Avoid strimming at the base of the tree
- Prune annually to remove dead wood and shape canopy
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With An Post (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With An Post (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
