Pink Flowering Cherry Tree (5L Pot)

Cherry Blossom Tree - Description

• Spring Flowering Cherry Blossom Tree
• Prunus subhirtela Autumnalis
• Small, Spreading Tree
• Weeping Habit
• Flowers in Spring
• Suits Small to Medium Sized Gardens
• Small, deciduous tree with sharply-toothed, dark green leaves   
• New leaves emerge bronzed, turning yellow in autumn     
• Produces semi-double, rose-pink flowers in early spring     
• Flowers appear before the leaves, adding early-season interest
• Containerised
• 5 Litre Pot

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Cherry Blossom Tree - Characteristics

• Habit: Low growing tree
• Standard: Single stem with weeping canopy
• Masses of pink flowers appear before foliage in Spring
• Mass of blooms cover tree's canopy from March to April
• Flower: Semi-double blooms
• Slightly fragrant
• Foliage: Green foliage turns red in Autumn
• Mature size: 6m in height
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Frost hardy

Cherry Blossom Tree - Uses

• Excellent choice for small gardens, courtyards & front gardens
• Chosen for their Spring colour
• These low growing cherry blossom trees are ideal for small gardens
• Use to line driveways
• Plant in a Japanese style garden
• This cherry blossom tree offers year round interest

Cherry Blossom Tree - Planting Instructions

Planting Time

• Suitable for planting all year round
• Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen

Positioning Trees

• Soil: Fertile, well drained, light or heavy clay
• Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
• Plant approx. 3m from paving or driveways due to shallow roots
• When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
• Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
• Level off the soil around the plants

After Care

• Soak pots in water for about 10 minutes before planting
• Water again after planting
• If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
• Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
• Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
• Avoid strimming around the base of trees
• Prune away old growth as tree matures
• Ensure a light & open canopy by pruning away inward growing stems