Cherry Blossom Tree Royal Burgundy (5L Pot)

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: 80-90cm
• 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

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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