Prunus × blierana
flowering cherry blossom tree
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- Standard £7.95
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: March to April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
With its vase-shaped form adorned in puffy pink blooms, Prunus × blireana puts on a spectacular spring floral display. This small ornamental cherry tree unveils abundant clusters of large, semi-double light pink flowers that emit a delicate, sweet fragrance at the same time the emerging purple-bronze foliage unfurls, providing a striking contrast. The metallic-hued developing leaves mature to a deep green over the summer. Despite its ultimate small size, this compact Japanese cherry would make for a long season interest, ornamental focal point, perfect for small gardens.
When planting your ornamental cherry, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Choose a sheltered spot to protect emerging blossom. Lightly prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, to retain an open ‘goblet' shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.